MARS MAPPING FROM MARS-96 MISSION

摘要

Expected results of Mars surveying from Mars-96 Mission by means of 3 cameras, namely HRSC, WAOSS and OMEGA are characterized. Mars mapping program on the base of this surveying is considered. One part of Mars images will be applied for cartographic support of regions which are selected as very perspective for further explorations. Another part will be used for various thematic mapping of Mars. A possibility of compiling Complex Mars Atlas on this base is discussed. Such an Atlas has to include different kinds of topographic and thematic maps of Mars, and also some reference information for the planet. Mars Atlas will have 12 parts, among which there are geologic-morphologic maps, maps of geophysical properties, maps of climate, maps of physical properties of the surface etc. All the maps will be represented on the separate sheets, collected in one portfolio. By compiling the common base-map in normal equivalent pseudocylindric Mollweide projection, the whole Mars surface is reproduced without breaks, that is very important for thematic mapping especially. It is also planned to include new cartographic products in Mars Database.