Project Info
*Radar imaging of Mars icecaps
Paul Sava
psava@mines.edu
Through this project, we aim to generate 3D images of the Mars icecap interiors using radar observations from orbit. Such images can provide insight into the distribution of water ice over the Mars surface, and also provide insight into the past and present Mars climate. Such research could also aid future Mars exploration, including using manned missions.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
https://library.seg.org/doi/abs/10.1190/tle36010043.1
https://sharad.psi.edu/~ibsmith/pubs/Putzig_Icarus_2017b.pdf
https://mars.nasa.gov/mro/mission/instruments/sharad/
https://science.jpl.nasa.gov/projects/MARSIS/
Primary Contacts:
Paul Sava
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Ability to program using Python; familiarity with C and Linux OS.
Basic understanding of Geophysical data.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
4-5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Programming and scripting skills using Python and C.
Ability to access large data from public NASA repositories.
Basic understanding of Geophysical imaging technology.
MENTORING PLAN
Weekly meetings with the project team.
Direct supervision from the PI and affiliated research staff.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior