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Science 12 April 1991:
Vol. 252. no. 5003, pp. 247 - 249
DOI: 10.1126/science.252.5003.247
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Magellan: Mission Summary

R. STEPHEN SAUNDERS 1 and GORDON H. PETTENGILL 2

1 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91109
2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139

The Magellan radar mapping mission is in the process of producing a global, high-resolution image and altimetry data set of Venus. Despite initial communications problems, few data gaps have occurred. Analysis of Magellan data is in the initial stages. The radar system data are of high quality, and the planned performance is being achieved in terms of spatial resolution and geometric and radiometric accuracy. Image performance exceeds expectations, and the image quality and mosaickability are extremely good. Future plans for the mission include obtaining gravity data, filling gaps in the initial map, and conducting special studies with the radar.

Submitted on February 11, 1991
Accepted on March 18, 1991


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