Dust and sand transport on Mars

J. P. Merrison*, H. P. Gunnlaugsson, T. L. Jacobsen, A. E. Jensen, K. Kinch, P. Nørnberg, Keld Rømer Rasmussen

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

Abstract

Dust is an active and abundant component both in the Martian atmosphere and on its surface. Its origin, evolution and transport mechanisms are poorly understood yet of great scientific and technical importance to the study and understanding this planet. Current research will be presented in which earth based simulations are performed at a unique wind tunnel facility. This work is complemented by computer modelling and the development of new instrumentation for Martian surface studies. It is specifically hoped to learn more about dust electrification, aggregation, the processes of suspension (entrainment) and deposition.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelPowders Grains - Proc. Int. Conf. Micromechanics Granular Media
Antal sider4
Publikationsdato1 dec. 2005
Sider963-966
ISBN (Trykt)0415383471, 9780415383479
StatusUdgivet - 1 dec. 2005
Begivenhed5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005 - Stuttgart, Tyskland
Varighed: 18 jul. 200522 jul. 2005

Konference

Konference5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005
Land/OmrådeTyskland
ByStuttgart
Periode18/07/200522/07/2005
NavnPowders and Grains 2005 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Vol/bind2

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