Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1774188 | Icarus | 2011 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The optical depth of the martian atmosphere determines the brightness of shadows. ⺠We estimate the optical depth from the brightness of shadows in orbiter images. ⺠It is best to use images taken in colors between yellow and red. ⺠Two case studies suggest an accuracy of ±15% or better between yellow and red.
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Authors
N.M. Hoekzema, M. Garcia-Comas, O.J. Stenzel, E.V. Petrova, N. Thomas, W.J. Markiewicz, K. Gwinner, H.U. Keller, W.A. Delamere,