Goldstone radar observations of MercuryRadar observations of Mercury were made during the past two decades at the Goldstone radar facility. Correlations of these observations with geologic maps are presented in this chapter. Topographic profiles indicate that Mercurian craters are rather shallow. Some topographic features are seen on the side of Mercury not imaged by Mariner 10. There are global correlations between topography and radar roughness. Mercury's surface may be rougher on a 1-cm scale than on a 10-cm scale, in comparison with the moon.
Document ID
19890056385
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Clark, P. E. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Jurgens, R. F. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Leake, M. A. (Valdosta State College GA, United States)