An attempt is made to define the available deposits of water in the near-surface region of Mars which will be available to human exploration missions. The Martian seasonal water cycle is reviewed, and geochemical and geological constraints on the availability of water are examined. It is concluded that the only sure source of water in amounts significant as a resource are in the polar ice deposits.


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    Title :

    Water on Mars - Volatile history and resource availability


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    Publication date :

    1990-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English





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