Geoid and Terrain Slope of Vesta from Dawn
Abstract
The data collected by the Dawn spacecraft at Vesta allows the study of its geophysical characteristics. We derive the shape of the geoid, and then use it estimate the elevation and slope of the terrain.
- Publication:
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43rd Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012LPI....43.1746T