Saltation transport on Mars |
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| Authors: | Parteli Eric J R Herrmann Hans J |
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| Institution: | Institut für Computerphysik, ICP, Universit?t Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany. |
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| Abstract: | We present the first calculation of saltation transport and dune formation on Mars and compare it to real dunes. We find that the rate at which grains are entrained into saltation on Mars is 1 order of magnitude higher than on Earth. With this fundamental novel ingredient, we reproduce the size and different shapes of Mars dunes, and give an estimate for the wind velocity on Mars. |
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