A critical gap: In situ measurements of surface-atmosphere interactions from outside earth
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Abstract
This white paper demonstrates five points: (1) The lack of robust measurements of the vertical gradients of natural boundary layers and transport fluxes on other planetary bodies precludes adequate estimation of aeolian and other meteorological processes throughout our Solar System (§1). (2) Thus, there exist critical knowledge gaps within high-priority planetary science questions that motivate the need for in situ aeolian and other meteorological measurements on an extraterrestrial surface (§2). (3) Such measurements would be timely, because they will greatly enhance the utility of existing climate data/models, while also contributing to improved design, safety, and effectiveness of near-future missions (§3). (4) Acquisition of these next-generation measurements from Mars is technologically feasible within the coming decade (including via small spacecraft) (§4, 6) and (5) such measurements would also significantly contribute towards addressing key Mars science questions (§5). Our implicit recommendation is that this type of in situ science be considered in definition of high-priority planetary science questions and prioritization of mission concepts.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | A critical gap: In situ measurements of surface-atmosphere interactions from outside earth |
| Series title | Bulletin of the AAS |
| DOI | 10.3847/25c2cfeb.e56bd93d |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Academy of Sciences |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | Whitepaper #044, 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Planetary science and astrobiology decadal survey 2023-2032 |
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