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| Paper: |
Terrestrial Analogs to Mars |
| Volume: |
272, The Future of Solar System Exploration, 2003-2013: Community Contributions to the NRC Solar System Exploration Decadal Survey |
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35 |
| Authors: |
Farr, T.G.; Arcone, S.; Arvidson, R.E.; Baker, V.; Barlow, N.G.; Beaty, D.; Bell, M.S.; Blankenship, D.D.; Bridges, N.; Briggs, G.; Bulmer, M.; Carsey, F.; Clifford, S.M.; Craddock, R.A.; Dickerson, P.W.; Duxbury, N.; Galford, G.L.; Garvin, J.; Grant, J.; Green, J.R.; Gregg, T.K.P.; Guinness, E.; Hansen, V.L.; Hecht, M.H.; Holt, J.; Howard, A.; Keszthelyi, L.P.; Lee, P.; Lanagan, P.D.; Lentz, R.C.F.; Leverington, D.W.; Marinangeli, L.; Moersch, J.E.; Morris-Smith, P.A.; Mouginis-Mark, P.; Olhoeft, G.R.; Ori, G.G.; Paillou, P.; Reilly II, J.F.; Rice, Jr., J.W.; Robinson, C.A.; Sheridan, M.; Snook, K.; Thomson, B.J.; Watson, K.; Williams, K.; Yoshikawa, K. |
| Abstract: |
It is well recognized that interpretations of Mars must begin
with the Earth as a reference. The most successful comparisons have
focused on understanding geologic processes on the Earth well enough
to extrapolate to Mars' environment. Several facets of terrestrial analog
studies have been pursued and are continuing. These studies include field
workshops, characterization of terrestrial analog sites, instrument tests,
laboratory measurements (including analysis of Martian meteorites), and
computer and laboratory modeling. The combination of all these activities
allows scientists to constrain the processes operating in specific
terrestrial environments and extrapolate how similar processes could affect
Mars. The Terrestrial Analogs for Mars Community Panel has considered
sidered the following two key questions: (1) How do terrestrial analog
studies tie in to the Mars Exploration Payload Assessment Group science
questions about life, past climate, and geologic evolution of Mars,
and (2) How can future instrumentation be used to address these questions.
The panel has considered the issues of data collection, value of
field workshops, data archiving, laboratory measurements and modeling,
human exploration issues, association with other areas of solar system
exploration, and education and public outreach activities. |
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