Measuring Mars Atmospheric Winds From Orbit
Scott Guzewich J.B. Abshire. M.M. Baker, J.M. Battalio, T. Bertrand,, A.J. Brown, A. Colaprete, A.M. Cook, D.R. Cremons, M.M. Crismani, A.I. Dave,, M. Day, M.-C. Desjean, M. Elrod, L. K. Fenton, J. Fisher, L.L. Gordley, P. O., Hayne, N.G. Heavens, J.L. Hollingsworth, D. Jha
TL;DR
This paper emphasizes the importance of orbit-based measurements of Mars atmospheric winds to enhance understanding of Mars' climate and aid future human exploration, advocating for prioritization in upcoming space missions.
Contribution
It highlights the need for and advocates for the development and deployment of orbit-based wind measurement instruments for Mars within the next decade.
Findings
Multiple instrument candidates are in development.
Orbit measurements will significantly advance Mars climate understanding.
Prioritization by the Decadal Survey is recommended.
Abstract
Wind is the process that connects Mars' climate system. Measurements of Mars atmospheric winds from orbit would dramatically advance our understanding of Mars and help prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet. Multiple instrument candidates are in development and will be ready for flight in the next decade. We urge the Decadal Survey to make these measurements a priority for 2023-2032.
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TopicsPlanetary Science and Exploration · Astro and Planetary Science · Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics