Global distribution of neutrons from Mars: results from Mars odyssey.
Science
; 297(5578): 75-8, 2002 Jul 05.
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| ID: mdl-12040088
ABSTRACT
Global distributions of thermal, epithermal, and fast neutron fluxes have been mapped during late southern summer/northern winter using the Mars Odyssey Neutron Spectrometer. These fluxes are selectively sensitive to the vertical and lateral spatial distributions of H and CO2 in the uppermost meter of the martian surface. Poleward of +/-60 degrees latitude is terrain rich in hydrogen, probably H2O ice buried beneath tens of centimeter-thick hydrogen-poor soil. The central portion of the north polar cap is covered by a thick CO2 layer, as is the residual south polar cap. Portions of the low to middle latitudes indicate subsurface deposits of chemically and/or physically bound H2O and/or OH.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Marte
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Hidrógeno
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Neutrones
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En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2002
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Article