The use of radar and visual observations to characterize the surface structure of the planet MercuryAn analysis is conducted of available topographic profiles and scattering parameters derived from earth-based S- and X-band radar observations of Mercury, in order to determine the nature and origin of regional surface variations and structures that are typical of the planet. Attention is given to the proposal that intercrater plains on Mercury formed from extensive volcanic flooding during bombardment, so that most craters were formed on a partially molten surface and were thus obliterated, together with previously formed tectonic features.
Document ID
19860048770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Clark, P. E. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kobrick, M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Jurgens, R. F. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)