We are in the third year of a five-year effort to map the geology of Mars using mainly Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, and Mars Odyssey imaging and altimetry datasets. Previously, we have reported on details of project management, mapping datasets (local and regional), initial and anticipated mapping approaches, and tactics of map unit delineation and description [1-2]. For example, we have seen how the multiple types and huge quantity of image data as well as more accurate and detailed altimetry data now available allow for broader and deeper geologic perspectives, based largely on improved landform perception, characterization, and analysis. Here, we describe mapping and unit delineation results thus far, a new unit identified in the northern plains, and remaining steps to complete the map.


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    Title :

    Mars Global Geologic Mapping: About Half Way Done


    Contributors:
    Tanaka, K. L. (author) / Dohm, J. M. (author) / Irwin, R. (author) / Kolb, E. J. (author) / Skinner, J. A., Jr. (author) / Hare, T. M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2009-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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