Automatic characterization of boulders on planetary surfaces from high‐resolution Satellite images

NC Prieur, B Amaro, E Gonzalez… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Boulders form from a variety of geological processes, which their size, shape, and
orientation may help us better understand. Furthermore, they represent potential hazards to …

Thickness of the seasonal deposits at the Martian north polar region from shadow variations of fallen ice blocks

H **ao, Y **ao, S Su, F Schmidt… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The seasonal deposition and sublimation of CO2 constitute a major element in the Martian
volatile cycle. Here, we propose to use the shadow variations of the ice blocks at the foot of …

[HTML][HTML] Limits on polygonal organization of boulders in the Martian northern lowlands

DR Hood, AL Cohen-Zada, RC Ewing, S Karunatillake - Icarus, 2024 - Elsevier
Polygonal terrain on Mars can form via thermal contraction and subsequent fracturing of the
permafrost layer and covers much of the surface poleward of∼ 60°. In similar terrains on …

The role of ice and latitude‐dependent mantling on Boulder distributions across the Martian northern lowlands

AL Cohen‐Zada, DR Hood, RC Ewing… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Boulders are ubiquitous on rocky planets and provide valuable information about planetary
processes. The abundance, size, and distribution of boulders offer insights into the primary …

Boulder distribution, circular polarization, and optical maturity: A survey of example lunar polar terrains for future landing sites

R Tomka, S Boazman, B Bradák, DJ Heather… - Advances in Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
Boulder occurrence at the southern polar regions of the Moon was analysed to see
connections between optical, radio, spectral, and topography-related roughness datasets …