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A Massive Central Peak and a Low Peak Ring in Gale Crater - Important Influences on the Formation of Mt. SharpThe Curiosity rover is exploring 155 km diameter Gale crater and Mt. Sharp, Gale's high central mound. This study addresses the central peak and proposed peak ring, and their influence on the overall morphology of the mountain.
Document ID
20150001905
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Allen, Carlton C.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
February 20, 2015
Publication Date
March 16, 2015
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-32729
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 16, 2015
End Date: March 20, 2015
Sponsors: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Universities Space Research Association, NASA Headquarters
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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