| Abstract: | We investigate the possibility of measuring the heights and morphology of viscously emplaced domes using radar imagery. We accurately reproduce the known height and shape of a terrestrial salt dome, and estimate the heights of several venusian pancake domes to within a factor of two. The terrestrial salt dome is consistent with a Bingham flow, while the much larger venusian pancake domes are consistent with a Newtonian flow. Applying the same techniques to Ganesa Macula, a potential cryovolcanic dome on Titan, we estimate a height between 2.0-4.9 km. Additional factors such as variable roughness and composition might account for some of the discrepancies observed. ?? 2008 Elsevier Inc. |
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| Citation Author: | Neish, C. D.; Lorenz, R. D.; Kirk, R. L. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Icarus |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Radar topography of domes on planetary surfaces; 2008; Article; Journal; Icarus; Neish, C. D.; Lorenz, R. D.; Kirk, R. L. |
| Citation Start Page: | 552 |
| Citation Volume: | 196 |
| Citation Year: | 2008 |
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| Text: | Radar topography of domes on planetary surfaces; 2008; Article; Journal; Icarus; Neish, C. D.; Lorenz, R. D.; Kirk, R. L. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2008.03.013 |
| Date Other: | Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:09 -0500 |
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