Seismology in the Solar System
Simon C. St\"ahler, Martin Knapmeyer
TL;DR
This paper reviews the potential and scientific importance of conducting seismology experiments across all major planetary bodies in the solar system, discussing technical challenges and future mission concepts.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific goals, technical challenges, and mission ideas for planetary seismology beyond Mars and the Moon.
Findings
Seismology can reveal planetary interiors and geologic activity.
Technical challenges vary across different planetary environments.
Future missions could expand our understanding of planetary evolution.
Abstract
The NASA InSight mission has helped to measure the deep interior of Mars using observations of seismic waves excited by marsquakes. Currently, installation of seismometers on the moon is foreseen. We review the case for seismic experiments on all major planetary bodies of the solar system. We discuss scientific goals in accordance with the Decadal survey for planetary science and astrobiology and the ESA Voyage 2050 program as well as technical challenges and potential mission concepts, to answer the question: Where could we do seismology on other planets and why should we do it?
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Taxonomy
TopicsPlanetary Science and Exploration · Astro and Planetary Science · Marine and environmental studies