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Atmospheric measurements on Mars - The Viking meteorology experimentThe Viking meteorology experiment is one of nine experiments to be carried out on the surface of Mars by each of two Viking Landers positioned at different latitudes and longitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. The meteorology experiment will measure pressure, temperature, wind speed, and wind direction at 1.5-hr intervals throughout the Martian day. The duration of each measurement period, the interval between data samples for a measurement period, and the time at which the measurement period is started will be varied throughout the mission. The scientific investigation and the sensors and electronics used for making the atmospheric measurement are discussed.
Document ID
19770028934
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Chamberlain, T. E.
(TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, Calif., United States)
Cole, H. L.
(National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, Colo., United States)
Dutton, R. G.
(Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, Colo., United States)
Greene, G. C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Tillman, J. E.
(Washington, University Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: American Meteorological Society
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
77A11786
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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