Mars Surveyor '98 Orbiter Color Imager (MARCI)
Table of Contents
1. Summary
1.1. Introduction to Investigation
1.2. Rationale/Relationship to AO
1.3. Synergism with PMIRR
2. Scientific Objectives
2.1. Atmospheric Studies
2.1.1. Clouds
2.1.2. General Circulation
2.1.3. Interannual Climate Variations
2.1.4. Dust Storms
2.1.5. Polar Processes
2.1.6. Atmospheric Opacity
2.2. Studies of Surface/Atmosphere Interactions
2.2.1. Dust Storm Activity
2.2.2. Variable Features Resulting From Dust Transport
2.2.3. Variable Features Resulting From Sand Transport
2.3. Surface Studies
2.3.1. Morphology and Pattern
2.3.1.1. Eolian Sediments and Morphology.
2.3.1.2. Polar Deposits
2.3.1.3. Mid- and Low Latitude Deposits
2.3.1.4. Non-eolian Morphology
2.3.2. Composition
3. Investigation Approach
3.1. Observational Requirements
3.2. Mission Constraints
3.3. Methods and Procedures/Anticipated Results
3.3.1 Retrievals of Dust, Cloud, and Ozone Opacities
3.3.1.1. Cloud Opacities
3.3.1.2. Dust Opacities
3.3.1.3. Ozone Opacities
3.3.2. Wide Angle Studies
3.3.3. Medium Angle Studies
4. Instrumentation
4.1. Instrument Description
4.1.1. Functional Requirements
4.1.2. Optics
4.1.2.1. Foreoptics
4.1.2.2. Filters
4.1.3. Electronics
4.1.3.1. FPA and Detectors
4.1.3.2. Data Acquisition System
4.1.3.3. Power Supply
4.1.4. Software
4.1.4.1. Control Software
4.1.4.2. Image Concatenation
4.1.4.3. Data Editing/Compression
4.1.5. Fault Protection
4.2. System Performance
4.2.1. Resolution and Surface Coverage
4.2.2. Signal to Noise Ratios
4.2.3. Data Rates and Volumes
4.3 Advanced Technology
4.4. Payload/Instrument Integration Requirements
4.4.1. General
4.4.2. Power
4.4.3. Thermal
4.4.4. Mechanical
4.4.5. Telemetry
4.4.6. Command
4.4.7. Attitude
4.4.8. Integration and Ground Operations/ Testing
4.5. Test and Calibration
4.5.1 Instrument-level
4.5.2. System-level ATLO
4.6. Ground and Flight Operations
5. Data Processing, Data Reduction, and Validation
5.1. Data Processing
5.2. Data Products
5.3. Data Validation/Reduction
5.4. Data Release/Distribution
6. Public Outreach
7. Roles and
Responsibilities Of PI and Co-I'S
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