Satellite gravity-rate observations to uncover Martian plume-lithosphere dynamic

Conference paper (2024)

Authors

R. Alkahal Planetary Exploration - Aerospace Engineering
B.C. Root Planetary Exploration - Aerospace Engineering
Research Group
Planetary Exploration (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Space Engineering

Research Group

Planetary Exploration

Abstract

In the past few decades, Mars-oriented orbiters and landers have allowed to unravel valuable knowledge about Mars’ surface and interior. With the InSight mission, seismic waves have indicated the presence of more frequent Marsquakes than assumed before the mission (Banerdt et al. 2020). Moreover, active mantle plume is considered below the Elysium Region (Broquet and Andrews-Hanna, 2023). This raises questions regarding the planet's formation and whether Mars is more geologically active than was considered.