Ringrose, T. J.; Patel, M. R.; Towner, M. C.; Balme, M.; Metzger, S. M. and Zarnecki, J. C.
(2007).
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.pss.2007.07.002 |
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Abstract
This paper describes a method for identifying martian dust devils and convective vortices in meteorological data. We have combined analysis of terrestrial dust devil fieldwork, re-analysis of martian meteorological data and laboratory experiments to explore fully the meteorological signature of dust devils. Both martian and terrestrial dust devils have similar characteristics implying a common formation mechanism. Terrestrial fieldwork therefore provides vital data that can be used to aid in the identification of their martian counterparts. Finally, a martian surface instrument package is suggested that will best detect dust devils and convective vortices without the need for visual confirmation.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| ISSN: | 0032-0633 |
| Keywords: | Mars; Dust; Dust devils; Meteorology; Saltation; Dust storm; |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Science > Physical Sciences Science > Environment, Earth and Ecosystems |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) |
| Item ID: | 12432 |
| Depositing User: | Colin Smith |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Nov 2008 08:24 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2010 20:15 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/12432 |
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