Metric time for Mars
Abstract
The development of a time system for Mars is discussed. Various options for a Martian time system, such as the use of earth time, metric time based on earth seconds, or metric time based on a Martian day, are proposed. The application of the metric system to the Martian day is described.
- Publication:
-
The Case for Mars III: Strategies for Exploration - Technical
- Pub Date:
- 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989cmar.conf..539M
- Keywords:
-
- Manned Mars Missions;
- Metrication;
- Space Colonies;
- Time Measurement;
- Units Of Measurement;
- Calendars;
- Circadian Rhythms;
- Planetary Rotation;
- Standards;
- Astronomy