Residual south polar cap of Mars: Stratigraphy, history, and implications of recent changes

The residual south polar cap (RSPC) of Mars includes a group of different depositional units of CO 2 ice undergoing a variety of erosional processes. Complete summer coverage of the RSPC by ∼6-m/pixel data of the Context Imager (CTX) on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has allowed mapping and inven...

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Published in:Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) N.Y. 1962), 2009-10, Vol.203 (2), p.352-375
Main Authors: Thomas, P.C., James, P.B., Calvin, W.M., Haberle, R., Malin, M.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Climate
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Mars
Polar caps
Solar system
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Summary:The residual south polar cap (RSPC) of Mars includes a group of different depositional units of CO 2 ice undergoing a variety of erosional processes. Complete summer coverage of the RSPC by ∼6-m/pixel data of the Context Imager (CTX) on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has allowed mapping and inventory of the units in the RSPC. Unit maps and estimated thicknesses indicate the total volume of the RSPC is currently
ISSN:0019-1035
1090-2643
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2009.05.014