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Los alrededores del módulo de aterrizaje Viking 2
Resumen
El Viking 2 es un Viking 2.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Ciencias planetarias Ciencias planetarias.
- Estudios de la superficie marciana Estudios de la superficie marciana
Sus antecedentes:
- El Viking 2 aterrizó en Utopia Planitia, Marte, a unos 6.500 kilómetros de distancia del Viking 1.
- Las observaciones iniciales revelaron una superficie rocosa con materiales de grano fino cerca del módulo de aterrizaje Viking 2.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para investigar las propiedades físicas de la superficie marciana en el sitio de aterrizaje de Viking 2.
- Para comparar las características de la superficie entre los sitios de aterrizaje de Viking 1 y Viking 2.
Principales métodos:
- Utilizó datos del muestreador de superficie, las cámaras del módulo de aterrizaje y los sensores de ingeniería.
- Analizaron datos obtenidos a través del sol marciano 58 para Viking 2.
- Incluye una breve descripción de las actividades de Viking 1 después del sol 36.
Principales resultados:
- El sitio de aterrizaje de Viking 2 exhibió una superficie más homogénea en comparación con Viking 1.
- Identificó más material de grano grueso, una corteza extensa y pequeñas rocas difíciles de recolectar en el sitio Viking 2.
- Se observó una erosión más significativa de los gases de escape del motor retro en el sitio Viking 2.
Conclusiones:
- La superficie marciana en Utopia Planitia (Viking 2) presenta propiedades físicas distintas en comparación con el sitio de aterrizaje de Viking 1.
- Se observaron diferencias en la composición y estructura de la superficie, incluidas las variaciones en el tamaño del grano del material y la extensión de la corteza.
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