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Gaskell 1993
Gaskell, R.W. (1993). Martian surface simulations. Journal of Geophysical Research 98: doi: 10.1029/93JE00617. issn: 0148-0227.

Computer generated surfaces have been created to aid in imaging, landing and rover studies for Mars and the moon. They are also being applied to the study of cratering histories. The surfaces are generated in steps which attempt to mimic geologic episodes. Surface roughness is realized fractally, while craters and other specific features have shapes and distributions dictated by observation. Surface materials are assigned appropriate albedos, making the images more realistic. With the inclusion of correlations between crater and rock distributions, the simulations are beginning to acquire a predictive capability. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1993

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Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Surface materials and properties
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