MARSIS surface reflectivity of the south residual cap of Mars
Résumé
The south residual cap of Mars is commonly described as a thin and bright layer of CO-ice. The Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding (MARSIS) is a low-frequency radar on board Mars Express operating at the wavelength between 55 and 230 m in vacuum. The reflection of the radar wave on a stratified medium like the residual cap can generate interferences, causing weaker surface reflections compared to reflections from a pure water ice surface.
Domaines
Planète et Univers [physics]| Origine | Fichiers produits par l'(les) auteur(s) |
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