Geologic maps of Science study Area 3, Olympus Rupes, Mars (special MTM 15132 quadrangle)
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IDENTIFICATION_INFORMATION
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Originator: Morris, E.C.
Originator: Masursky, Harold
Originator: Applebee, D.J.
Originator: Strobell, M.E.
Publication_Date: 1991
Title: Geologic maps of Science study Area 3, Olympus Rupes, Mars
(special MTM 15132 quadrangle)
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Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: Department of the Interior - United States Geological Survey
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Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map
Published byt hte US Geological Survey, 1991
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This map is one in a series of 1:500,000-scale geologic
maps initiated by the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration to investigate areas of particular
scientific interest on Mars. Olympus Mons is the largest
known volcanic construct in the Solar System; it is more
than 600 km across and more than 27 km above datum. The
volcano and the great scarp that bounds it have been the
subject of much scientific controversy. Although it has
been possible to generate an empirical model that closely
resembles Olympus Mons, the dynamics of scarp formation are
still unproven. The scarp area is thus a logical selection
as a scientific study area. It has also been designated as
a candidate site for a proposed lander/rover/sample-return
mission to Mars not only because the site may provide
information about the origin of the scarp and the evolution
of Olympus Mons, but also because rocks of widely diverse
ages may be studies from samples collected from talus at
the base of the scarp.
The Olympus Rupes area emcompasses the southeast flank of
Olympus Mons, the basal, circumferential scarp, and part of
the surrounding plains. Olympus Rupes rises more than 5 km
above the Olympus plains in the eastern part of the map
area. In the western part, the scarp is almost completely
buried by young lava flows emitted from the flanks of
Olympus Mons; where buried, relief on the scarp is about 2
km. The proposed landing site for a future rover mission in
in the southeastern part of the map area on the flat,
almost featureless plains that surround Olympus Mons.
Purpose:
Mars Geology
Supplemental_Information:
The geology of the Amazonis-Tharsis region of Mars, which
includes the map area, was first mapped at 1:500,000 scale
from Mariner 9 data (Carr, 1975; Morris and Dwornik, 1978)
and later at 1:2,000,000 and 1:1,000,000 scale from Viking
data (Tanaka, 1983). Detailed geologica maps of Olympus
Mons at 1:2,000,000 and 1:1,000,000 scales, based on Viking
data, are being prepared (E.C. Morris and K.L. Tanaka, work
in progress). The present map was compiled originally at
1:1,000,000 scale (Morris, 1982); additions and
modification of that map have been made, based on a new
1:500,000-scale photomosaic base map that includes a
computer generated mosaic of higher resolution images (100
m/pixel; Viking Orbiter images 45B 37-46). Two other
computer mosaics of very high resolution images of the
general landing-site area were also used to determing
stratigraphic realtions and morphologic differences of
units. A computer-generated, false color image (Viking
Orbiter image 646 A28) that enhances tone and albedo was
used to help discriminate boundaries between flow units.
The relative ages of geologic units depicted on the map are
determined mainly from their stratigraphic relations; these
relations are verified by crater-density statistics, which
determine the range of the number of craters equal to and
larger than 1 km per 10^6 km^2. Critical stratigraphic
relations between the scarp and the flows of the volcano's
flanks and at its base are revealed by detailed study of
special enhancements of some of Viking's highest resolution images.
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Ending_Date: June 24, 1988
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Theme:
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Theme_Keyword: Mars
Theme_Keyword: Olympus Mons
Theme_Keyword: Volcano
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Place_Keyword: Mars
Place_Keyword: Olympus Rupes
Place_Keyword: Olympus Mons
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negatives. All features were scanned at 50 microns and then
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Process_Date: 1998-1999
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Contact_Organization: United States Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Trent Hare
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SPATIAL_REFERENCE_INFORMATION
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Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: United States Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Trent Hare
Contact_Position: Computer Specialist
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Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2255 n. Gemini
City: Flagstaff
State_or_Province: AZ
Postal_Code: 86001
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Contact_Voice_Telephone: 520-556-7126
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Metadata_Date: 05/02/01
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