Laurence Soderblom, PhD (Former Employee)
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Shoreline features of Titan's Ontario Lacus from Cassini/VIMS observations Shoreline features of Titan's Ontario Lacus from Cassini/VIMS observations
We analyze observations of Titan's south polar lake Ontario Lacus obtained by Cassini's Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer during the 38th flyby of Titan (T38; 2007 December 5). These near-closest-approach observations have the highest signal-to-noise, the finest spatial resolution, and the least atmospheric influence of any near-infrared lake observation to date. We use the large...
Authors
J. Barnes, R. Brown, J.M. Soderblom, L.A. Soderblom, R. Jaumann, B. Jackson, S. Le Mouelic, Christophe Sotin, B. Buratti, K.M. Pitman, K. Baines, R. Clark, P. Nicholson, E. Turtle, J. Perry
Analysis of a cryolava flow-like feature on Titan Analysis of a cryolava flow-like feature on Titan
This paper reports on the analysis of the highest spatial resolution hyperspectral images acquired by the Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) onboard the Cassini spacecraft during its prime mission. A bright area matches a flow-like feature coming out of a caldera-like feature observed in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data recorded by the Cassini radar experiment [Lopes et...
Authors
L. Le Corre, S. Le Mouelic, Christophe Sotin, J. Combe, S. Rodriguez, J. Barnes, R. Brown, B. Buratti, R. Jaumann, J. Soderblom, L.A. Soderblom, R. Clark, K. Baines, P. Nicholson
THEMIS high-resolution digital terrain: Topographic and thermophysical mapping of Gusev Crater, Mars THEMIS high-resolution digital terrain: Topographic and thermophysical mapping of Gusev Crater, Mars
We discuss a new technique to generate high-resolution digital terrain models (DTMs) and to quantitatively derive and map slope-corrected thermophysical properties such as albedo, thermal inertia, and surface temperatures. This investigation is a continuation of work started by Kirk et al. (2005), who empirically deconvolved Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) visible and thermal...
Authors
G.E. Cushing, T.N. Titus, L.A. Soderblom, R. Kirk
Surface processes recorded by rocks and soils on Meridiani Planum, Mars: Microscopic Imager observations during Opportunity's first three extended missions Surface processes recorded by rocks and soils on Meridiani Planum, Mars: Microscopic Imager observations during Opportunity's first three extended missions
The Microscopic Imager (MI) on the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has returned images of Mars with higher resolution than any previous camera system, allowing detailed petrographic and sedimentological studies of the rocks and soils at the Meridiani Planum landing site. Designed to simulate a geologist's hand lens, the MI is mounted on Opportunity's instrument arm and can resolve...
Authors
Kenneth Herkenhoff, John P. Grotzinger, Andrew Knoll, Scott McLennan, Catherine Weitz, Aileen Yingst, Robert Anderson, Brent Archinal, Raymond Arvidson, Janet Barrett, Kris Becker, James F. Bell, Charles Budney, Mary Chapman, Debbie Cook, Bethany Ehlmann, Brenda Franklin, Lisa Gaddis, Donna Galuszka, Patricia Garcia, Paul Geissler, Trent Hare, Elpitha Howington-Kraus, Jeffrey Johnson, Laszlo P. Keszthelyi, Randolph Kirk, Peter Lanagan, Ella M. Lee, Craig Leff, Justin Maki, Kevin Mullins, Timothy Parker, Bonnie Redding, Mark Rosiek, Michael Sims, Laurence Soderblom, Nicole Spanovich, Richard Springer, Steven Squyres, Daniel Stolper, Robert Sucharski, Tracie Sucharski, Robert Sullivan, James Torson
First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars
Prominent low‐albedo wind streaks issue from embayments at the north end of Victoria crater in Meridiani Planum, the site of surface investigations by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. Opportunity was sent to examine the darkest of these wind streaks and compare it to the adjacent soil in the brighter corridor between the streaks. Two nearby sites inside and outside of the streak...
Authors
Paul Geissler, J. Johnson, R. Sullivan, Kenneth Herkenhoff, D. Mittlefehldt, Robin Fergason, D. Ming, R. Morris, S. Squyres, Laurence Soderblom, M. Golombek
First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars
[1] Prominent low-albedo wind streaks issue from embayments at the north end of Victoria crater in Meridiani Planum, the site of surface investigations by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. Opportunity was sent to examine the darkest of these wind streaks and compare it to the adjacent soil in the brighter corridor between the streaks. Two nearby sites inside and outside of the...
Authors
Paul Geissler, J.R. Johnson, R. Sullivan, Kenneth E. Herkenhoff, K Mittlefeldt, Robin Fergason, D. Ming, R. Morrison, S. Squyres, Laurence Soderblom, M. Golombek
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Filter Total Items: 137
Shoreline features of Titan's Ontario Lacus from Cassini/VIMS observations Shoreline features of Titan's Ontario Lacus from Cassini/VIMS observations
We analyze observations of Titan's south polar lake Ontario Lacus obtained by Cassini's Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer during the 38th flyby of Titan (T38; 2007 December 5). These near-closest-approach observations have the highest signal-to-noise, the finest spatial resolution, and the least atmospheric influence of any near-infrared lake observation to date. We use the large...
Authors
J. Barnes, R. Brown, J.M. Soderblom, L.A. Soderblom, R. Jaumann, B. Jackson, S. Le Mouelic, Christophe Sotin, B. Buratti, K.M. Pitman, K. Baines, R. Clark, P. Nicholson, E. Turtle, J. Perry
Analysis of a cryolava flow-like feature on Titan Analysis of a cryolava flow-like feature on Titan
This paper reports on the analysis of the highest spatial resolution hyperspectral images acquired by the Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) onboard the Cassini spacecraft during its prime mission. A bright area matches a flow-like feature coming out of a caldera-like feature observed in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data recorded by the Cassini radar experiment [Lopes et...
Authors
L. Le Corre, S. Le Mouelic, Christophe Sotin, J. Combe, S. Rodriguez, J. Barnes, R. Brown, B. Buratti, R. Jaumann, J. Soderblom, L.A. Soderblom, R. Clark, K. Baines, P. Nicholson
THEMIS high-resolution digital terrain: Topographic and thermophysical mapping of Gusev Crater, Mars THEMIS high-resolution digital terrain: Topographic and thermophysical mapping of Gusev Crater, Mars
We discuss a new technique to generate high-resolution digital terrain models (DTMs) and to quantitatively derive and map slope-corrected thermophysical properties such as albedo, thermal inertia, and surface temperatures. This investigation is a continuation of work started by Kirk et al. (2005), who empirically deconvolved Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) visible and thermal...
Authors
G.E. Cushing, T.N. Titus, L.A. Soderblom, R. Kirk
Surface processes recorded by rocks and soils on Meridiani Planum, Mars: Microscopic Imager observations during Opportunity's first three extended missions Surface processes recorded by rocks and soils on Meridiani Planum, Mars: Microscopic Imager observations during Opportunity's first three extended missions
The Microscopic Imager (MI) on the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has returned images of Mars with higher resolution than any previous camera system, allowing detailed petrographic and sedimentological studies of the rocks and soils at the Meridiani Planum landing site. Designed to simulate a geologist's hand lens, the MI is mounted on Opportunity's instrument arm and can resolve...
Authors
Kenneth Herkenhoff, John P. Grotzinger, Andrew Knoll, Scott McLennan, Catherine Weitz, Aileen Yingst, Robert Anderson, Brent Archinal, Raymond Arvidson, Janet Barrett, Kris Becker, James F. Bell, Charles Budney, Mary Chapman, Debbie Cook, Bethany Ehlmann, Brenda Franklin, Lisa Gaddis, Donna Galuszka, Patricia Garcia, Paul Geissler, Trent Hare, Elpitha Howington-Kraus, Jeffrey Johnson, Laszlo P. Keszthelyi, Randolph Kirk, Peter Lanagan, Ella M. Lee, Craig Leff, Justin Maki, Kevin Mullins, Timothy Parker, Bonnie Redding, Mark Rosiek, Michael Sims, Laurence Soderblom, Nicole Spanovich, Richard Springer, Steven Squyres, Daniel Stolper, Robert Sucharski, Tracie Sucharski, Robert Sullivan, James Torson
First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars
Prominent low‐albedo wind streaks issue from embayments at the north end of Victoria crater in Meridiani Planum, the site of surface investigations by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. Opportunity was sent to examine the darkest of these wind streaks and compare it to the adjacent soil in the brighter corridor between the streaks. Two nearby sites inside and outside of the streak...
Authors
Paul Geissler, J. Johnson, R. Sullivan, Kenneth Herkenhoff, D. Mittlefehldt, Robin Fergason, D. Ming, R. Morris, S. Squyres, Laurence Soderblom, M. Golombek
First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars First in situ investigation of a dark wind streak on Mars
[1] Prominent low-albedo wind streaks issue from embayments at the north end of Victoria crater in Meridiani Planum, the site of surface investigations by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. Opportunity was sent to examine the darkest of these wind streaks and compare it to the adjacent soil in the brighter corridor between the streaks. Two nearby sites inside and outside of the...
Authors
Paul Geissler, J.R. Johnson, R. Sullivan, Kenneth E. Herkenhoff, K Mittlefeldt, Robin Fergason, D. Ming, R. Morrison, S. Squyres, Laurence Soderblom, M. Golombek