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Bindschadler, D.L., Kreslavsky, M.A., Ivanov, M.A., Head, J.W., Basilevsky, A.T. and Shkuratov, Y. G. (1990). Distribution of Tessera terrain on Venus: Prediction for Magellan. Geophysical Research Letters 17: doi: 10.1029/89GL03571. issn: 0094-8276. |
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Tessera terrain is the dominant tectonic unit in the northern hemisphere of Venus and is characterized by complex sets of intersecting structural trends and distinctive radar properties due to a high degree of meter and sub-meter scale (5 cm to 10m) roughness. Based on these distinctive radar properties, a prediction of the global distribution of tessera can be made using Pioneer Venus (PV) reflectivity and roughness data. Where available, Venera 15/16 and Arecibo images and PV diffuse scattering data were used to evaluate the prediction. From this assessment, we conclude that most of the regions with prediction values greater than 0.6 (out of 1) are likely to be tessera, and are almost certain to be tectonically deformed. Lada Terra and Phoebe Regio are very likely to contain tessera terrain, while much of Aphrodite Terra is most likely to be either tessera or a landform which has not yet been recognized on Venus. This prediction map will assist in targeting Magellan investigations of Venus tectonics. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1990 |
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Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Tectonics, Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Surface materials and properties |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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