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The radar-glory theory for icy moons with implications for radar mappingThe anomalous radar echoing properties of three ice-clad moons of Jupiter appear to be due to glory-like backscattering from buried craters. The enormous glare from these sources would impair geologic studies based on standard methods of radar mapping. It is not known whether similar or different problems will arise in the radar study of other icy surfaces in the outer solar system, or of the unseen surface of Titan. In any event, the results from the moons of Jupiter illustrate the role of exploratory measurements and the importance of possible bistatic radar-mapping techniques based on the use of separated transmitters and receivers.
Document ID
19880032691
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Eshleman, Von R.
(Stanford University CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 7
Issue: 5, 19
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
88A19918
Distribution Limits
Public
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