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Standardizing the nomenclature of Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies

January 1, 2000

The Mars Crater Morphology Consortium recommends the use of a standardized nomenclature system when discussing Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies. The system utilizes nongenetic descriptors to identify the various ejecta morphologies seen on Mars. This system is designed to facilitate communication and collaboration between researchers. Crater morphology databases will be archived through the U.S. Geological Survey in Flagstaff, where a comprehensive catalog of Martian crater morphologic information will be maintained.

Publication Year 2000
Title Standardizing the nomenclature of Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies
DOI 10.1029/2000JE001258
Authors Nadine G. Barlow, Joseph M. Boyce, Francois M. Costard, Robert A. Craddock, James B. Garvin, Susan E.H. Sakimoto, Ruslan O. Kuzmin, David J. Roddy, Laurence A. Soderblom
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets
Index ID 70022297
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse