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Challenges and Potential of Gale Crater for Mars Exploration

Explore the engineering constraints and data observations at Gale Crater on Mars, including hurdles like slope conditions, ellipse size, and sampling difficulties. Despite obstacles, the site holds promise for valuable scientific discoveries in sedimentary processes.

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Challenges and Potential of Gale Crater for Mars Exploration

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  1. Engineering Constraints • Ellipses: Maybe too big; problem with western wall and central mound • Bulk Inertia (TES, IRTM): 323, 316 • Fine Comp. Inertia (IRTM): 240 • Rocks (IRTM): 15 • Albedo (TES): 0.215 • Elevation: -3.6 km

  2. Conclusions • Gale Crater is a fascinating site. Some good science can be done, but in situ examination of layers is difficult. • Slopes, ellipse size are major hurdle. • Etched, layered, and sedimentary material are within ellipse; chances of sampling by rover not guaranteed. • Some good MER science can be done. Probably Gale is best thought of as a “grab bag site” (given where ellipse is), but one which should still yield some exciting insight into Mars sedimentary processes.

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