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Misión de topógrafo global de Marte: visión general y estado
A L Albee1, F D Palluconi, R E Arvidson
1California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 91125, USA.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|March 28, 1998
Resumen
La nave espacial Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) comenzó a orbitar alrededor de Marte en 1997. Está recopilando datos globales sobre la superficie, la atmósfera y los campos del planeta durante un año marciano completo.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Ciencias planetarias Ciencias planetarias.
- Exploración del espacio Exploración espacial
- Ciencia de Marte Ciencia de Marte Ciencia de Marte
Sus antecedentes:
- La misión Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) fue lanzada para llevar a cabo un estudio exhaustivo de Marte.
- La nave espacial entró con éxito en órbita alrededor de Marte después de un largo viaje desde la Tierra.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para obtener observaciones globales de alta calidad de Marte.
- Para recopilar datos sobre la superficie marciana, la atmósfera, el campo magnético y el campo gravitacional.
Principales métodos:
- Logró una órbita elíptica de 45 horas alrededor de Marte.
- Utilizó instrumentos avanzados de naves espaciales para la adquisición de datos.
Principales resultados:
- Comenzó a recopilar extensos datos globales sobre Marte.
- Estableció una plataforma de observación a largo plazo para la ciencia marciana.
Conclusiones:
- La misión MGS está posicionada para proporcionar información valiosa sobre Marte.
- Las observaciones en curso contribuirán a una comprensión más profunda del Planeta Rojo.
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