Radar studies of the Martian surface

Abstract

The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of radar from Mars are reported with emphasis on the facilities of the Arecibo observatory. The project is now essentially complete. Results include scattering law studies in the Syrtis Major, Elysium, and Chryse areas of that planet and reflectivity measurements. Software for general use in the radar program at Arecibo was developed. Participation in acquisition and reduction of data from Venus and Mercury is detailed