Title of article
Comparison of Viking Lander Descent Data and MOLA Topography Reveals Kilometer-Scale Offset in Mars Atmosphere Profiles
Author/Authors
Withers، نويسنده , , Paul and Lorenz، نويسنده , , R.D. and Neumann، نويسنده , , G.A.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2002
Pages
3
From page
259
To page
261
Abstract
Each Viking Lander measured a topographic profile during entry. Comparing to MOLA, we find a vertical offset of 1–2 km in the Viking trajectory. Hence, Viking atmospheric densities and pressures at a given altitude are 10–20% too large.
Journal title
Icarus
Serial Year
2002
Journal title
Icarus
Record number
2372124
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