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Ward et al. 2005

Ward, J.G., Arvidson, R.E. and Golombek, M. (2005). The size-frequency and areal distribution of rock clasts at the Spirit landing site, Gusev Crater, Mars. Geophysical Research Letters 32: doi: 10.1029/2005GL022705. issn: 0094-8276.

Size-frequency and nearest neighbor spacing measurements derived from the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's Panoramic Camera images of the Gusev landing site reveal that rock clasts on the intercrater plains are smaller, better sorted, and more evenly spaced than clasts found near the crater rims. The even clast spacing is interpreted to be due to wind transport, which acts to minimize surface roughness during periods of high velocity wind.

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Keywords
Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Atmospheres (0343, 1060), Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Impact phenomena, cratering (6022, 8136), Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Surface materials and properties

Journal
Geophysical Research Letters
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