Mars Definition and 519 Threads

  1. Saladsamurai

    How Do You Calculate the Mass of Mars Using Phobos' Orbit?

    The Martian satellite Phobos travels in an approx circular orbit with r=9.4*10^6 meters and period 7h 39min. Find the mass of mars. I am supposed to use the concept of gravitational F=centripital force=m\frac{v^2}{r} and the fact that v=\frac{2\pi r}{T} so this is my attempt...
  2. C

    Orbit Transfer to Lower Apoapsis of a Mars Orbit

    Homework Statement Consider an orbit transfer to lower the apoapsis of a Mars mapping orbit. The initial orbit has a periapsis radius of 3800 km and an eccentricity of 0.5. The final apoapsis radius is to be 1/2 of the initial one. Note that only one burn at periapsis is needed to perform this...
  3. R

    Do North Polar Geysers Exist on Mars?

    Fan shaped deposits at the south pole have been attributed to CO2 gas geysers: Gas jets spawn dark 'spiders' and spots on Mars icecap. http://themis.asu.edu/news-polarjets This MOC image might show a similar process occurs at the north pole: North polar terrain...
  4. U

    What steps need to be taken for successful human colonization of Mars?

    What are the possibilities that there is a manned Mars mission in the year 2019 (or before)? What are the main problems we should solve, before we can send humans to Mars? Why is it difficult to solve them in 12 years? Money, perhaps? Is it possible that USA, Europe, Russia and China will...
  5. baywax

    Does the Name of Mars Reflect its Ancient Oceans?

    Of course, by now, you've seen the stories about Mar's past oceanic environment. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070613/mars_study_070613/20070613?hub=TopStories What I have noticed is that the word Mar as in the Spanish or Latin "Del Mar" (of the sea), means ocean...
  6. C

    Anyway, Mysterious Hole on Mars Found

    http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/070605_mars_hole.html http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070528.html Pretty interesting. Sorry if this has been posted... I didn't see it anywhere.
  7. W

    Feather Terminal Velocity Comparison: Mars vs. Earth Atmospheric Conditions

    Firstly, this isn't my homework question. I was trying to answer another, broader question for a student, and it boiled down to this one. There's quite a subtle point here, I think, but I just can't grasp it. Consider stable atmospheric conditions on Mars and Earth. A feather is dropped from...
  8. N

    Signal Transmission from Mars to Earth

    When they say it takes about 5-6 mins to send radio signal back to earth, what kind radio signal are they talking about? Not FM/AM signal right?
  9. G

    Can Mars Effect the Asteroid Belt?

    I was looking at this picture of the asteroid belt on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:InnerSolarSystem-en.png And assuming that the picture is somewhat accurate in the placing of distance between objects in the solar system, I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s possible that the...
  10. N

    Preparing for Mars: Choosing the Right Program for Astronaut Training

    What program/field of study would be good to become an astronaut, with the hope of one day going to mars?
  11. DaveC426913

    Water on Mars: Separating Fact from Fiction - Textbook Deadline Approaching!

    I'm helping edit a textbook with a deadline in hours. Need to check some "prevailing wisdom" on Mars. Did I hear recently that the jury is in on recent water found? That it's bone dry? Unrelated question: Is this an accurate statement? "...the surface of Mars once had lots of water...
  12. B

    A water tank on mars helpp pressure related

    Description: You are assigned the design of a cylindrical, pressurized water tank for a future colony on Mars, where the acceleration due to gravity is 3.71 meters per second per second. The pressure at the surface of the water will be 150 kPa, and the depth of the water will be 14.2 meters. The...
  13. Integral

    .Is Water on Mars? Colonization: Frozen or Sent Men?

    Why would you want to send men? Why not a hundred more rovers.. They could do a LOT more and better explorations for a fraction of the cost. At this point in time sending men just does not make sense. Perhaps in the distant future, after we have completed exploration of the solar system there...
  14. A

    Water Flows on Mars: What We Make of This Article

    What do you guys make out of this article? http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/10/12/5/1 I want to break out the champagne but I guess its a bit to early considering the work hasnt been published yet.
  15. S

    NASA NASA schedules briefing to announce MAJOR finding on Mars

    NASA said in a press statement that it will announce new results from the Mars Global Surveyor, and they are calling it a significant find. And no, I don't think it mentions Cydonia :) The briefing is today at 1 p.m. EST. I have an idea what it could be, can't wait to see it... Go to...
  16. S

    Calculating Orbital Speed of a Geosynchronous Satellite around Mars

    Hi, I'm having trouble with this question: Mars rotates on its axis once every 24.8 hours.What is the speed of a geosynchronous satellite orbiting Mars? I thought I could use the equation: v= the square root of Gm/r however I've realized that the hight of the satellie's orbit has not...
  17. Astronuc

    Is 4Frontiers Paving the Way for Permanent Mars Colonization?

    In case anyone is interested in some long range plans in space exploration and colonization, fyi - http://www.4frontierscorp.com/joomla/ There are definitely some technical challenges. The power system would be on the order of 1 MW supplied by a nuclear reactor, and likely using...
  18. B

    Mars Closest Encounter With Earth

    Hey Guys, Im just curious... can you show me the actual computations as when the next closest encounter of Mars and Earth will commence?...Ive read it would be on year 2287 if I am not mistaken...thanx in advance.. DANDYBOY
  19. L

    Brightness of Mars as observed from earth

    it is observed that Mars is somewhat brighter when in opposition (ie. sun- Earth - Mars in that order) that at other times. How can this be explained using a) The Ptolemaic model and b) The Copernican model of the solar system. (Assume that Ptolomy's construction describes the actual motion...
  20. R

    Is Mars Going to be Highly Visible to Earth in the Near Future?

    I just heard recently that in the near future Mars is going to be highly visible to Earth. What is the details of this? Why is this so and what dates, time and position in the sky can I view this? thanks RAD
  21. T

    If Mars had 25% more mass would its orbit be further or closer to the sun?

    If Mars had 25% more mass would its orbit be further or closer to the sun?
  22. M

    A projectile fired upwards on earth and mars.

    Hello I have a calculus problem (1st year) that I cannot solve I am completely confused: It says: We are given that the Earth's gravitational acceleration is gE=9.8m/s^2 (downward) and that on Mars gM=3.72m's^2 (downward) If a projectile is fired upwards from the Earth it lands back on Earth...
  23. D

    Terraforming Mars: Strange Ideas and Possibilities

    Mars is likely to be the first planet that we might decide to terraforum. Problems with Mars is its low atmosphere and cold temperatures. I have seen many strange concepts for terraforuming Mars. Like nuking Mars (not a good idea) to building factories to pump out green house gases...
  24. wolram

    Is a Manned Mission to Mars Beneficial for Scientific Advancement?

    Is a manned mission to Mars good for the greater scientific community ?
  25. wolram

    Mars Mission: Challenges of Sending Humans to Mars

    Space weather. http://www.marstoday.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=17536 Dr Foullon points to particular concerns about the radiation dangers of Solar Proton Events (SPEs) particularly those that follow Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs - massive clouds of material ejected from the Sun that produce...
  26. dduardo

    Is Google Maps for Mars an Invasion of Privacy?

    Google Maps for Mars: http://mars.google.com
  27. enigma

    NASA NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully performs orbital insertion

    This just in: They just re-acquired signal with the MRO after it went around the far side of Mars. They are waiting to ensure it is in the correct orbit right now.
  28. M

    Lightening on Mars? - Does Mars Have "Dusty Thunderstorms"?

    I realize that it doesn't rain on Mars (well, o.k., at least it doesn't appear to have rained on Mars in a *very* long time, and the forecast for rain any time soon isn't all that good), but you don't necessarily have to have rain to have lightening. Mars has (at least by Earth standards)...
  29. Mk

    What are some resources for obtaining Mercator projections of Mars?

    I'm looking for a Mercanter projection of Mars that I can print out of my printer. Or even just a rectangle, where can I find one?
  30. Ivan Seeking

    Roving Mars: IMAX movie coming soon

    Sounds like a must see. The first movie about and staring real Martians! :biggrin: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/rovingmars/
  31. Andre

    Is Mars' High CO2 Atmosphere a Good Model for Earth's Greenhouse Effect?

    Although the titel suggests that the thread is about another planet, the real subject is the forcing character of CO2 greenhouse gas and so it's about global warming and hence it should belong in the Earth forum. If you write a Assessment Report for the IPCC about greenhouse effect on Earth...
  32. Ivan Seeking

    Three cheers and two years for the Mars rovers

    Wow, two years and still going strong. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/09/eveningnews/main1193231.shtml I have been very critical of NASA for quite some time, but how can anyone not be blown away by this amazing success story? I damn near cried when they landed and the data started...
  33. S

    Earth Seen from Mars - NASA JPL Image

    http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/mer/images.cfm?id=1685 I thought it would look more blueish since we see Mars as red.
  34. S

    GF-BF thingy. Yep i am from Mars.

    Hey, So i am studying at a univeristy here at the U.S but not originally from here. I do encounter people here but as 'individuals' and not as 'familys'. Thus i assume i may be missing some parts of the spectrum of this society. The question i have emerged from a discussion with a friend...
  35. S

    Solving for Mars Encounter Orbit w/Limited Info

    Ok, say there is a space probe orbitting the sun at 1 AU and it needs to be put in an orbit that will encounter Mars using the least amount of energy. The orbit hsa perihelion at Earth's orbit and apelion at mar's orbit. In the problem we are asked to solve for stuff like the eccentricity of the...
  36. B

    How High Could an Athlete Jump on Mars Compared to Earth?

    Hello, please Can I have some guidance for the problem: The heigth achieved in a jump is determined by the initial vertical velocity that a jumper is able to achieve. Assuming that this is a fixed number, how high can an athlete jump on Mars if she can clear 1.85m on earth? Thank you B
  37. S

    What Do We Know About the Composition of Mars' Moons, Phobos and Deimos?

    Is there any definite data on the composition of Phobos and Deimos?
  38. russ_watters

    Stargazing Animation I made last night of Mars

    Attahed is an animation I made last night of Mars. It's 4 images taken over about 5 hours. Since Mars was at 27 degrees altitude (about 7:35) when I took the first pic, it's pretty blurry. If I can, I'll try again in 2 weeks when it'll only be a little smaller, but will be at 40 degrees by...
  39. S

    Space Elevator on Mars: Feasibility, Design Issues & Vibration

    How feasible is the idea of making a space elevator on Mars? What are the design issues? Will the swaying and vibration problems be of the same magnitude as earth?
  40. J

    NASA NASA's Crazy Mars Idea: Interplanetary Ship in Orbit

    surely building a craft to go to Mars without any infrastructure is pretty pointless & will end up being as beneficial as the moon. Wouldnt developing a petrol station in orbit be a better idea, and then a interplanetary ship that doesn't land but stays in space & a way to get up & down to it...
  41. russ_watters

    Stargazing Did I finally capture decent pictures of Mars and other celestial objects?

    Busy night last night. I finally got some decent pictures of Mars, and with my new piggyback rig, I captured a bunch of open clusters and the Andromeda galaxy. With the moon near full and with a somewhat humid night and lots of light pollution, the Andromeda galaxy is pretty low contrast, but...
  42. A

    Mars rover adds hill climbing to list of accomplishments

    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0509/01marsrovers/ Astounding to think the rovers only had a such a limited life span expectation to begin with, yet they are still going so strong nearly two years on. I wonder if they could carry on for a few more years yet?! After all the Martian...
  43. T

    Brightness of Mars as observed from earth.

    Hey, I've got a question which I hope you guys can help me with. It is observed that Mars is somewhat brighter when in opposition (ie. sun- Earth - Mars in that order) that at other times. How can this be explained using a) The Ptolemaic model and b) The Copernican model of the solar...
  44. R

    How Does MIT's New Bio-Suit Enhance Mars Exploration?

    Hey everyone, I came across a really cool article in a magazine about a new space-suit that researchers at MIT are developing. Check it out http://mvl.mit.edu/EVA/biosuit/index.html . The magazine article looked more impressive, but you should be able to get an idea of what it's about at...
  45. J

    News Bush's Plan to Go to Mars: Sealed Air Kicks Anti-Gravity Boots

    I think I finally stumbled on to Bush's bulletproof master plan to go to Mars: http://cgi.ebay.com/SEALED-AIR-KICKS-Anti-Gravity-Boots-Adult-LARGE-T231_W0QQitemZ7174915218QQcategoryZ310QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  46. P

    Seeing Mars as a Full Moon: A Hoax?

    someone told me that in the near future we'd be able to see Mars as the size of a full moon from earth. later i read it was just a hoax. anyone else heard about this?
  47. wolram

    Kleopatra main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

    http://www.spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast08may_1.htm The asteroid, named 216 Kleopatra, is a large object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter; it measures about 217 kilometers (135 miles) long and about 94 kilometers (58 miles) wide. Kleopatra was discovered in 1880, but...
  48. N

    Solving the Force of Reverse Thrust on Mars' Polar Lander

    Hi guys… there was a lot of arguing in my class when my teacher gave us this one assignment question that I’m not too sure about. It goes as follows… A Polar Lander somewhere above the surface of the Mars is landing with a deceleration of 23m/s^2. If the Lander itself had a mass of...
  49. S

    Comparing escape velocities on Earth and Mars

    The problem is.. the mass of MArs is 0.107 times Earth's mass and its raduis is 0.532 times Earth's raduis. how does the escape velocity on Mars compare to the velocity on Earth? i did this.. Vof escape = square root of 2G M(mars)/r(Mars) Vof escape is proportional to the square root of...
  50. S

    Bush to Mars: Promises or Gimmick?

    bush said we going to go to the mars, was that just pre election gimmick ? so far they are fixing that flying piece of **** (shuttle) but nothing else is going on.
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