Martian cave air-movement via Helmholtz resonance
International Journal of Speleology
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Abstract
Infrasonic resonance has previously been measured in terrestrial caves by other researchers, where Helmholtz resonance has been suggested as the plausible mechanism resulting in periodic wind reversals within cave entrances. We extend this reasoning to possible Martian caves, where we examine the characteristics of four atypical pit craters (APCs) on Tharsis, suggested as candidate cave entrance locations. The results show that, for several possible cave air movement periods, we are able to infer the approximate cave volumes. The utility of inferring cave volumes for planetary cave exploration is discussed.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Martian cave air-movement via Helmholtz resonance |
| Series title | International Journal of Speleology |
| DOI | 10.5038/1827-806X.46.3.2130 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | University of South Florida |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 493 |
| Last page | 444 |
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