The control network of Mars: October 1986.
Abstract
The control network of Mars is composed of Mariner 9 frames which essentially give full coverage of the planet at low resolution. Superimposed on and tied to this network are strips of Viking mapping frames (resolution 100 to 250 m per pixel) which encircle the equator and 60 deg north latitude and multiple longitude ties between these latitude strips. There are multiple ties between these strips and the Viking 1 lander site. In the future another strip will be established at 60 deg south latitude. Because the Viking 1 lander site has been accurately located, the coordinates of points in its vicinity can be determined with an error of less than 100 m relative to an inertial coordinate system.
- Publication:
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NASA Tech. Memo., NASA TM-89810
- Pub Date:
- May 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987pggp.rept..536D
- Keywords:
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- Mapping;
- Mars Surface;
- Satellite Imagery;
- Satellite-Borne Photography;
- Inertial Coordinates;
- Mariner 9 Space Probe;
- Viking Lander Spacecraft;
- Viking Orbiter Spacecraft;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration;
- Mars:Network