Preliminary findings from geological mapping of the Hokusai (H5) quadrangle of Mercury

Wright, J.; Rothery, D. A.; Balme, M. R. and Conway, S. J. (2016). Preliminary findings from geological mapping of the Hokusai (H5) quadrangle of Mercury. In: 47th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (2016), article no. 2067.

URL: http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2016/pdf/2067...

Abstract

Quadrangle geological maps from Mariner 10 data cover 45% of the surface of Mercury at 1:5M scale. Orbital MESSENGER data, which cover the entire planetary surface, can now be used to produce finer scale geological maps, including regions unseen by Mariner 10.
Hokusai quadrangle (0–90° E; 22.5–66° N) is in the hemisphere unmapped by Mariner 10. It contains prominent features which are already being studied, including: Rachmaninoff basin, volcanic vents within and around Rachmaninoff, much of the Northern Plains and abundant wrinkle ridges. Its northern latitude makes it a prime candidate for regional geological mapping since compositional and topographical data, as well as Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS) data, are available for geological interpretation. This work aims to produce a map at 1:2M scale, compatible with other new quadrangle maps and to complement a global map now in progress.

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