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The NASA environmental models of MarsNASA environmental models are discussed with particular attention given to the Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-GRAM) and the Mars Terrain simulator. The Mars-GRAM model takes into account seasonal, diurnal, and surface topography and dust storm effects upon the atmosphere. It is also capable of simulating appropriate random density perturbations along any trajectory path through the atmosphere. The Mars Terrain Simulator is a software program that builds pseudo-Martian terrains by layering the effects of geological processes upon one another. Output pictures of the constructed surfaces can be viewed from any vantage point under any illumination conditions. Attention is also given to the document 'Environment of Mars, 1988' in which scientific models of the Martian atmosphere and Martian surface are presented.
Document ID
19920054678
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kaplan, D. I.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: COSPAR Colloquium on the Environmental Model of Mars
Location: Sopron
Country: Hungary
Start Date: January 22, 1990
End Date: January 26, 1990
Accession Number
92A37302
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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