MECA Workshop on Dust on Mars III : September 21-23, 1988

Abstract

The goal of the workshop was to stimulate cooperative research on, and discussion of, dust related processes on Mars, and to provide background information and help in planning of the Mars Observer mission. The topics considered are: How is dust ejected from the Martian surface into the atmosphere; How does the global atmospheric circulation affect the redistribution of dust on Mars; Are there sources and sinks of dust on Mars, if so, where are they and how do they vary in time; and How many components of dust are there on Mars, and what are their properties. There were four primary discussion sessions: Dust in the atmosphere; Dust on the surface; Dust properties; and Dust observations from future spacecraft missions.