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Planetary RadarThis chapter describes the principles of planetary radar, and the primary scientific discoveries that have been made using this technique. The chapter starts by describing the different types of radar systems and how they are used to acquire images and accurate topography of planetary surfaces and probe their subsurface structure. It then explains how these products can be used to understand the properties of the target being investigated. Several examples of discoveries made with planetary radar are then summarized, covering solar system objects from Mercury to Saturn. Finally, opportunities for future discoveries in planetary radar are outlined and discussed.
Document ID
20160008414
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Book Chapter
Authors
Neish, Catherine D.
(Florida Inst. of Technology Melbourne, FL, United States)
Carter, Lynn M.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
July 1, 2016
Publication Date
February 19, 2015
Publication Information
Publisher: Elsevier
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN21228
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Radar
Planetary science
Planetary geology

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