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S L Hess, R M Henry, C B Leovy

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Viking 1 lander meteorology data reveals consistent daily patterns in Martian temperature, wind, and pressure. A key finding is a continuous decrease in mean pressure, likely due to carbon dioxide deposition.

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