Climatology of the Martian Polar Regions: Three Mars Years of CRISM/MARCI Observations of Atmospheric Clouds and Dust

TL;DR

This study analyzes three Martian years of CRISM and MARCI data to understand the evolution of atmospheric water ice and dust in the polar regions, providing insights into Martian climate variability.

Contribution

It synthesizes multi-year observational data to characterize polar atmospheric conditions on Mars, offering new insights into seasonal and interannual changes.

Findings

Water ice and dust opacity vary seasonally and annually.

Polar atmospheric conditions show significant interannual variability.

Data improves understanding of Martian climate dynamics.

Abstract

We present the synthesis of CRISM EPF and MARCI data to examine the evolution of atmospheric water ice and dust opacity at both poles for MY 28-30.