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Mars Dynamics from Earth-Based Tracking of the Mars Pathfinder LanderMeasurements of Mars' rotational variations can be conducted via Earth-based radio tracking observations of the Mars Pathfinder lander during an extended mission. Two-way range measurements between an Earth antenna and the lander will enable precise monitoring of the planet's orientation and length-of-day variation, allowing details of Mars' internal structure and global surface/atmosphere interactions to be determined with precision for the first time.
Document ID
20210003713
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Other
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/24743
Authors
Bills, B. G.
Eubanks, T. M.
Williams, J. G.
Standish, E. M.
Hellings, R. W.
Edwards, C. D.
Yoder, C. F.
Preston, R. A.
Kahn, R. D.
Folkner, W. M.
Date Acquired
January 1, 1996
Publication Date
January 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Technical Review
Keywords
two-way
range
measurements
Mars
rotational
variations
polar
moment
of
inertia

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