Project Title: Data Search and Image Processing of Viking Orbiter Images
Project Description:
Data search and image processing of Viking Orbiter images of the north
polar region of Mars. Student will use a DEC micro VAX computer with
PICS image processing software to identify and process high-quality
images of the north polar layered deposits on Mars. The Regional
Planetary Image facility at JPL will also be used to identify useful
images.
Background Information:
The polar layered deposits on Mars probably record recent climate
variations on Mars, but only part of the Viking Orbiter imaging
dataset has been utilized in analyzing the topography and geology of
the polar regions. We have NASA funding to investigate the
stratigraphy and search for impact craters in the north polar layered
deposits, out goal being to constrain the recent geologic history.
Literature References:
Herkenhoff and Murray (1990), J. Geophys. Res. 95, 14511
Plant and others (1988), Icarus 75, 357
Blasius and others (1982), Icarus 50, 140
Thomas and others (1992), in Mars, Univ. of Arizona Press, pp. 767-795
Cutts and others (1976), Science 194, 1329
Requirements:
The sponsor requires that interested students meet the following requirements:
Skills: VAX/VMS operating system; image processing experience desired.
Coursework: Introductory geology, geomorphology desired.
Major: Geology, Geophysics, Planetary Science, Astronomy
This opportunity is for:
Caltech students. Will consider non-Caltech students
Research Sponsor
Sponsor: Ken Herkenhoff
Division: JPL
Mail Code: 183-501
Phone: (818) 354-3539
E-mail: ken.e.herkenhoff@jpl.nasa.gov
For further information about the project, the student should contact:
Ken Herkenhoff or Jeff Plant