Martian aeolian processes, sediments, and featuresIn this review of the aeolian regime on Mars, consideration is given to the sources and characteristics of the particles that are involved in aeolian processes and the winds that are required to set grains into motion. Dust storms are reviewed and previous observations and the mechanisms of dust-storm generation are assessed. Various aeolian features, including dunes and albedo features, as well as windblown mantle deposits are discussed. In planning for future missions to Mars, aeolian processes must be taken into account. Surface modifications by the wind and windblown deposits can influence remote-sensing observations, affect sampling strategies, and have detrimental effects on manned and unmanned spacecraft on the surface.
Document ID
19930043877
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Greeley, Ronald (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Lancaster, Nicholas (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, United States)
Lee, Steven (Colorado Univ. Boulder, United States)
Thomas, Peter (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)