'Early mars' presentation slideshows

EART164: PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES

Francis Nimmo. EART164: PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES. Dynamics Key Concepts 1. Hadley cell, zonal & meridional circulation Coriolis effect, Rossby number, deformation radius Thermal tides Geostrophic and cyclostrophic balance, gradient winds Thermal winds. Dynamics Key Concepts 2.

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Exploring the surface of Mars

Exploring the surface of Mars. What can we learn about the ancient past of Mars from measurements and observations on the surface?. Where we ended last time. Liquid water cannot be present on the surface of Mars at the present time

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Edwin Kite , Antoine Lucas, John C. Armstrong, Oded Aharonson & Michael P. Lamb

River-deposit dimensions versus stratigraphic elevation in Aeolis Dorsa: resolving the great drying of Mars. Rationale: River-deposit dimensions constrain hydrology and climate on Early Mars, but stratigraphy is essential to build a time series of constraints on climate change

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Panspermia

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Planet Modeling

Planet Modeling. White Paper Authors: Amanda Brecht, Thomas Bristow, David Des Marais, Eldar Noe Dobrea , Jennifer Heldmann , Jeff Hollingsworth, Melinda Kahre , Alex Kling, Jeff Moore, Kathryn Steakley , Carol Stoker, Orkan Umurhan , Oliver White. Overview and Objectives:

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Did Sulfur Affect Mars Climate and Geology?

Did Sulfur Affect Mars Climate and Geology?. ~30 cm. 1.3 cm. Mars missions suggest that Mars once had a thick CO 2 atmosphere and liquid water On Earth these conditions lead to formation of carbonate rocks (like limestone)

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