A rover's geologic field campaign: Exploration of the Kimberley by Curiosity

被引：3
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作者：
Minitti, Michelle E. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Planetary Sci Inst, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-PLANETS | 2017年 / 122卷 / 03期
关键词：
Mars; Mars Science Laboratory; The Kimberley; Gale crater; GALE CRATER; SANDSTONE; CRUST; MARS;
D O I：
10.1002/2017JE005280
中图分类号：
P3 [地球物理学]; P59 [地球化学];
学科分类号：
0708 ; 070902 ;
摘要：
The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover undertook comprehensive exploration of the Kimberley waypoint within Gale crater, Mars in order to understand its context within the larger geologic picture of Gale crater and its evidence for past Martian habitability. Coordinated observations from Curiosity's rich science payload revealed important insights into new Martian crustal compositions, the prevalence and diversity of sedimentary processes within Gale crater, and surface erosion rates. Exploration at the Kimberley, in part informed by a decade of orbital observations of Gale crater, underscored the critical synergy between landed and orbital observations and furthered understanding of complex geological processes on Mars.
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页码：680 / 684
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