A review is given of our present knowledge of the Martian atmosphere with special emphasis on the results obtained by the Mariner 4, 6 and 7 fly-bys. The Viking Project offers the first opportunity for in situ measurements which should resolve many questions left open by previous work. A description is given of the neutral gas mass spectrometer and retarding potential analyzer experiments to be performed as the lander enters the upper atmosphere and the experiments planned for determining atmospheric structure as the lander approaches the surface of the planet.
Entry science experiments for Viking 1975.
Icarus ; 16
1972-02-01
Miscellaneous
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English
NTIS | 1973
Viking entry aerodynamics and heating
NTRS | 1974
|Navigation of 1975 Mars Viking mission.
NTRS | 1972
|The 1975 Viking mission to Mars
NTRS | 1975
|Viking entry vehicle aerodynamics at M
TIBKAT | 1975
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