Television experiment for Mariner Mars 1971

Icarus
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Abstract

The Television Experiment objectives are to provide imaging data which will complement previously gathered data and extend our knowledge of Mars. The two types of investigations will be fixed-feature (for mapping) and variable-feature (for surface and atmospheric changes). Two cameras with a factor-of-ten difference in resolution will be used on each spacecraft for medium- and high-resolution imagery. Mapping of 70% of the planet's surface will be provided by medium-resolution imagery. Spot coverage of about 5% of the surface will be possible with the high-resolution imagery.

The experiment's 5 Principal Investigators and 21 Co-Investigators are organized into a team. Scientific disciplines and technical task groups have been formed to provide the formulation of experiment requirements for mission planning and instrument development. It is expected that the team concept will continue through the operational and reporting phases of the Mariner Mars 1971 Project.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Television experiment for Mariner Mars 1971
Series title Icarus
DOI 10.1016/0019-1035(70)90029-1
Volume 12
Issue 1
Year Published 1970
Language English
Publisher Elsevier
Description 36 p.
First page 10
Last page 45
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