National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Pasadena, CA | United States
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An opportunity exists for research in one of two general areas: 1) Planetary mapping and tectonic evolution of Mars. The tectonic history of a planet is recorded in the distribution and relative age of extensional and compressional features on its surface. We have compiled a paleotectonic map of Mars to determine centers of tectonic activity. Research in this area can be regionally focused with the existing data, or could extend the technique with further comprehensive mapping.
References: Anderson, R. C. et al., Tectonic Histories between Alba Patera and Syria Planum, Mars, Icarus, 171, 31-38, 2004. Anderson, R.C. et al., Significant Centers of Tectonic Activity thourgh Time for the Western Hemisphere of Mars, JGR, 106(E6), 12301-12314, 2001.
2) Planetary robotic geology and the search for habitable environments and water on planetary surfaces. We develop new instrument techniques for planetary exploration, and in particular for in-situ measurements of hydration, geochemical, and petrologic indicators. This research is both science-driven and technology focused.
References: Paul B. Willis, et al., Miniaturized In-Situ Petrograph for Mineralogical Analysis, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 8-pages. Buehler, M. G., et al., Prospecting for In-Situ Resources on the Moon and Mars Using Wheel-Based Sensors, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings, #5123, 10-pages.
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