We report on a preliminary global geologic map of Vesta, based on data from the Dawn spacecraft’s High-Altitude Mapping Orbit (HAMO) and informed by Low-Altitude Mapping Orbit (LAMO) data. This map is part of an iterative mapping effort; the geologic map has been refined with each improvement in resolution. Vesta has a heavily-cratered surface, with large craters evident in numerous locations. The south pole is dominated by an impact structure identified before Dawn’s arrival.
Download count: 0
Details
- Yingst, R. A. (Author)
- Mest, S. C. (Author)
- Berman, D. C. (Author)
- Garry, W. B. (Author)
- Williams, David (Contributor)
- Buczkowski, D. (Author)
- Jaumann, R. (Author)
- Pieters, C. M. (Author)
- De Sanctis, M. C. (Author)
- Frigeri, A. (Author)
- Le Corre, L. (Author)
- Preusker, F. (Author)
- Raymond, C. A. (Author)
- Reddy, V. (Author)
- Russell, C. T. (Author)
- Roatsch, T. (Author)
- Schenk, P. M. (Author)
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Contributor)
- 2014-11-15
- Digital object identifier: 10.1016/j.pss.2013.12.014
- Identifier TypeInternational standard serial numberIdentifier Value0032-0633
- NOTICE: this is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE, 103, 2-23. DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2013.12.014, opens in a new window
Citation and reuse
Cite this item
This is a suggested citation. Consult the appropriate style guide for specific citation guidelines.
Yingst, R. A., Mest, S. C., Berman, D. C., Garry, W. B., Williams, D. A., Buczkowski, D., Jaumann, R., Pieters, C. M., De Sanctis, M. C., Frigeri, A., Le Corre, L., Preusker, E., Raymond, C. A., Reddy, V., Russell, C. T., Roatsch, T., & Schenk, P. M. (2014). Geologic mapping of Vesta. PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE, 103, 2-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2013.12.014