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The carbon dioxide cycle

January 1, 2005

The seasonal CO2 cycle on Mars refers to the exchange of carbon dioxide between dry ice in the seasonal polar caps and gaseous carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This review focuses on breakthroughs in understanding the process involving seasonal carbon dioxide phase changes that have occurred as a result of observations by Mars Global Surveyor.

Publication Year 2005
Title The carbon dioxide cycle
DOI 10.1016/j.asr.2003.04.056
Authors Philip B. James, Gary B. Hansen, Timothy N. Titus
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Advances in Space Research
Index ID 70029631
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Astrogeology Science Center