Compaction and sedimentary basin analysis on Mars
LR Gabasova, ES Kite - Planetary and Space Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Many of the sedimentary basins of Mars show patterns of faults and off-horizontal layers that,
if correctly understood, could serve as a key to basin history. Sediment compaction is a …
if correctly understood, could serve as a key to basin history. Sediment compaction is a …
[HTML][HTML] Stepped fans and facies-equivalent phyllosilicates in Coprates Catena, Mars
Stepped fan deposits and phyllosilicate mineralogies are relatively common features on
Mars but have not previously been found in association with each other. Both of these …
Mars but have not previously been found in association with each other. Both of these …
Demonstrating deep biosphere activity in the geological record of lake sediments, on Earth and Mars
The investigation of Gale Crater has highlighted the occurrence of lake sediments in the
geological record of Mars. Lacustrine basins include a diversity of potential habitats for life …
geological record of Mars. Lacustrine basins include a diversity of potential habitats for life …
Results from the dynamic albedo of neutrons (DAN) passive mode experiment: Yellowknife Bay to Amargosa Valley (Sols 201–753)
CG Tate, J Moersch, I Mitrofanov, M Litvak, P Bellutta… - Icarus, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity rover) Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons (DAN)
experiment detects neutrons for the purpose of searching for hydrogen in the shallow …
experiment detects neutrons for the purpose of searching for hydrogen in the shallow …
Dust production by abrasion of eolian basalt sands: Analogue for Martian dust
CS Bristow, TH Moller - Journal of Geophysical Research …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Dust is nearly ubiquitous on Mars, covering much of the planet's surface, having been
redistributed by dust storms. Analysis of dust via landed instrumentation indicates a basaltic …
redistributed by dust storms. Analysis of dust via landed instrumentation indicates a basaltic …
[HTML][HTML] The microbial community of a terrestrial anoxic inter-tidal zone: a model for laboratory-based studies of potentially habitable ancient lacustrine systems on …
E Curtis-Harper, VK Pearson, S Summers, JC Bridges… - Microorganisms, 2018 - mdpi.com
Evidence indicates that Gale crater on Mars harboured a fluvio-lacustrine environment that
was subjected to physio-chemical variations such as changes in redox conditions and …
was subjected to physio-chemical variations such as changes in redox conditions and …
The potential science and engineering value of samples delivered to Earth by Mars sample return
DW Beaty, MM Grady, HY McSween, E Sefton-Nash… - 2018 - nhm.openrepository.com
Return of samples from the surface of Mars has been a goal of the international Mars
science community for many years. Affirmation by NASA and ESA of the importance of Mars …
science community for many years. Affirmation by NASA and ESA of the importance of Mars …
Survivability of 1‐Chloronapthalene During Simulated Early Diagenesis: Implications for Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Detection on Mars
All missions to Mars which have attempted to detect organic molecules have detected
simple chlorohydrocarbons, the source of which has yet to be firmly established. This study …
simple chlorohydrocarbons, the source of which has yet to be firmly established. This study …
Mars-relevant field experiences in Morocco: the importance of spatial scales and subsurface exploration
During field work at the Ibn Battuta Mars analogue sites, two research questions were
analyzed:(1) How do we identify sampling sites using remote and local imaging and (2) what …
analyzed:(1) How do we identify sampling sites using remote and local imaging and (2) what …
Microterracettes in Sabkha Oum Dba (Western Sahara, Morocco): physical and biological interactions in the formation of a surface micromorphology
R Barbieri, B Cavalazzi - Astrobiology, 2018 - liebertpub.com
Small-scale terracing (microterracettes) is a surface geomorphic feature that recurs under a
range of environmental settings, such as those existing in high to low temperature …
range of environmental settings, such as those existing in high to low temperature …