A Mars Environmental Survey mission conceptThe Mars Environmental Survey, or 'MESUR' mission presently discussed proceeds by emplacing a network of small stations on the Martian surface. These stations will determine the global seismicity of the planet, to facilitate studies of its internal structure; they will also broaden knowledge of atmospheric and surface meteorology conditions and determine the major and minor elements of surface soil and rock compositions. They are also expected to deepen understanding of Mars' middle and upper atmosphere. Attention is given to the design and operations of the MESUR lander.
Document ID
19930028071
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hubbard, G. S. (NASA Ames Research Center Mountain View, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Mars: Past, present, and future; Proceedings of the Conference, Williamsburg, VA, July 16-19, 1991 (A93-12051 02-91)
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics