MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY
Program for the First MSL Landing Site Workshop
Pasadena Conference, Old Town Pasadena, CA
May 31st - June 2nd, 2006
List of proposed landing sites (PDF)
page layout by: Mars-o-Web
Workshop Report (PDF)
Workshop Summary Letter (PDF)
Landing Site List from Workshop (PDF)
Landing Site Voting Results (PDF)
DAY 1: MAY 31st, WEDNESDAY
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8:30 a.m. |
Start of Day 1 |
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8:30 a.m. |
Welcome from HQ
Michael Meyer
Talk [Powerpoint; 13 MB] |
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8:45 a.m. |
Overview of Process
Grant/Golombek
Talk [Powerpoint; 1 MB] |
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9:05 a.m. |
Overview of MSL Mission
Stolper/Vasavada
Talk [Powerpoint; 9 MB] |
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9:35 a.m. |
MSL Engineering Constraints
Michael Watkins
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10:05 - 10:20 a.m. |
Break |
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10:20 a.m. |
Planetary Protection Constraints
John Rummel
Talk [Powerpoint; 9 MB] |
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10:40 a.m. |
Mapping Engineering Constraints from orbit to the
surface
M.P. Golombek
Talk [Powerpoint; 27 MB] |
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11:00 a.m. |
A geoscience-based digital mapping approach for MSL
landing-site selection
K.L. Tanaka, J.A. Skinner and T.M. Hare
Abstract [PDF; 31 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 7 MB] |
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11:15 a.m. |
Preliminary atmospheric hazard assessment for MSL
EDL
S.C. R. Rafkin and T.I. Michaels
Abstract [PDF; 110 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 1 MB] |
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11:30 a.m. |
Determining surface characteristics at candidate
MSL landing sites using THEMIS high-resolution orbital thermal inertia
data
R.L Fergason and P.R. Christensen
Abstract [PDF; 152 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 35 MB] |
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11:45 a.m. |
The truth about Martian dust: Ground-truthing the
TES Dust cover index and its significance to landing site selection
S.W. Ruff
Abstract [PDF; 105 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 7 MB] |
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12:00 p.m. |
Landing site surface characteristics from TES EPF
observations
J. Bandfield
Abstract [PDF; 18 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 20 MB] |
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12:15 - 1:45 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:45 p.m. |
Broad perspectives on preferred types of Mars
Science Laboratory landing sites: Experience from characteristics of
previous landing sites and developing sedimentologic facies models
M.P. Golombek and J.P. Grotzinger
Abstract [PDF; 1.2 MB] Talk [Powerpoint; 23 MB] |
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2:00 p.m. |
The Gale Crater mound: A strong candidate landing
site for the 2009 Mars Science Laboratory
J.F. Bell, K.S. Edgett, S. Rowland, M.C. Malin
Abstract [PDF; 185 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 13 MB] |
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2:15 p.m. |
Studies of Martian sedimentological history through
in situ study of Gale and Oudemans Craters: Two landing site proposals
for the Mars Science Laboratory
N. T. Bridges
Abstract [PDF; 839 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 8 MB] |
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2:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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2:45 p.m. |
Big Basins
B. A. Cohen
Abstract [PDF; 806 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 2 MB] |
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3:00 p.m. |
Proposed landing site for Mars Science Laboratory:
Southern Argyre Planitia
J.S. Kargel and J.M. Dohm
Abstract [PDF; 2.7 MB] Talk [Powerpoint; 12 MB] |
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3:15 p.m. |
Recent climate-related deposits in the southern
hemisphere of Mars: A key class of landing site environments for the
Mars Science Lander
M.A. Kreslavsky, J.L. Dickson, C.I. Fassett, J.
Head, J.B. Madeleine and M.A. Ivanov
Abstract [PDF; 271 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 6 MB] |
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3:30 p.m. |
Fluvial Deposits in Margaritifer Basin: Potential
MSL Landing Sites
K.K. Williams, J.A. Grant and C.M. Fortezzo
Abstract [PDF; 143 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 10 MB] |
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3:45 p.m. |
Gully analysis by the 2009 Mars Science Laboratory
W. E. Dietrich, J. Schieber, B. Hallet, K. Edgett,
and M.C. Malin
Abstract [PDF; 565 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 13 MB] |
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Discussion |
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DAY 2: JUNE 1st, THURSDAY
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8:30 a.m. |
Start of Day 2 |
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8:45 a.m. |
Testing a lacustrine hypothesis: An MSL landing
site candidate in south Holden Crater
M.C. Malin and K.S. Edgett
Abstract [PDF; 824 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 7 MB] |
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9:00 a.m. |
Aqueous sedimentary deposits in Holden Crater:
Landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory
R. P. Irwin and J. A. Grant
Abstract [PDF; 136 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 28 MB] |
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9:15 a.m. |
Leading MSL to water: Paleolacustrine landing sites
redux
J.W. Rice
Abstract [PDF; 66 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 35 MB] |
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9:30 a.m. |
The Eberswalde deltaic complex as a high
science-return target for the 2009 Mars Science Laboratory
J. Schieber, K. Edgett and M. Minitti
Abstract [PDF; 589 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 10 MB] |
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9:45 a.m. |
Deltas and related ponded sedimentary deposits: A
key class of landing sites for the Mars Science Laboratory mission
J.L. Dickson, C.I. Fassett, J.W. Head, M.A.
Kreslavsky, J.B. Madeleine, and M.A. Ivanov
Abstract [PDF; 224 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 36 MB] |
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10:00 a.m. |
Terby Crater as a proposed landing site: MOC and
OMEGA views of the geology and spectral variability in and around Terby
Crater
E. Z. Noe Dobrea
Abstract [PDF; 48 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 37 MB] |
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10:15 a.m. |
Terby Crater as a potential landing site for the
Mars Science Laboratory
S.A. Wilson, A.D. Howard and J.M. Moore
Abstract [PDF; 267 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 19 MB] |
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10:30 - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
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10:45 a.m. |
Sulfate rich deposits in Candor Chasma, Valles
Marineris
N. Mangold, J-P. Bibring, A. Gendrin, C. Quantin,
J. F. Mustard, F. Poulet and S. Pelkey
Abstract [PDF; 2.1 MB] Talk [Powerpoint; 37 MB] |
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11:00 a.m. |
Paleo-lake in Melas Chasma (Valles Marineris) as a
potential landing site for MSL
C. Quantin, C. Weitz, R. Williams, G. Dromart, and
N. Mangold
Abstract [PDF; 447 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 21 MB] |
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11:15 a.m. |
East Melas Chasm landing site rationale
M. Chojnacki and B. Hynek
Abstract [PDF; 454 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 12 MB] |
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11:30 a.m. |
Astrobiology-relevant hypotheses for the origin of
quartz-bearing materials in Eos Chasma: Tests for the 2009 Mars Science
Laboratory
V. E. Hamilton, S.L. Cady and P.J Boston
Abstract [PDF; 608 KB] Talk [PDF; 5 MB] |
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11:45 a.m. |
Mars Science Laboratory landing Site: Linking the
past and the present with Aram Basin
N. A. Cabrol and E. A. Grin
Abstract [PDF; 94 KB]
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12:00 p.m. |
Iani Chaos as a landing site for the Mars Science
Laboratory
T.D. Glotch
Abstract [PDF; 189 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 48 MB] |
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12:15 - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Meridiani Planum /
Arabia Terra |
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1:15 p.m. |
Northern Sinus Meridiani landing sites for the 2009
Mars Science Laboratory
K.S. Edgett and M.C. Malin
Abstract [PDF; 720 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 17 MB] |
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1:30 p.m. |
Traverse across lower strata of Meridiani Planum
layered deposits
A.D. Howard
Abstract [PDF; 151 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 18 MB] |
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1:45 p.m. |
MSL Investigation of possible crater lake sediments
in northern Sinus Meridiani
L.V. Posiolova, K.S. Edgett and M.C. Malin
Abstract [PDF; 245 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 20 MB] |
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2:00 p.m. |
East of Eden: A return to the Meridiani region
B.M. Hynek
Abstract [PDF; 476 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 6 MB] |
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2:15 p.m. |
MSL Landing site in Eastern Meridiani Planum
Ancient cratered crust, sediments, sulfates, and hematite
H.E. Newsom
Abstract [PDF; 95 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 6 MB] |
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2:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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2:45 p.m. |
Rhythmic sedimentary rock outcrops in a crater in
west Arabia, for the 2009 Mars Science Laboratory
E. Heydari, L.C. Kah, M.C. Malin, P.C. Thomas
Abstract [PDF; 863 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 25 MB] |
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3:00 p.m. |
Sedimentary rocks and methane - southwest Arabia
Terra
C.C. Allen, D. Z. Oehler1, and E. M. Venechuk
Abstract [PDF; 77 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 17 MB] |
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3:15 p.m. |
MSL Landing sites in ancient layered terrain:
Becquerel Crater
J.C. Bridges and M. R. Balme
Abstract [PDF; 33 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 5 MB] |
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3:30 p.m. |
Sites of potential long term sub-surface water,
mineral-rich environments, and deposition in South Elysium Planitia,
Hellas-Dao Vallis, Isidis Basin, and Xanthe-Hypanis Vallis: Candidate
Mars Science Laboratory Landing Sites
L.S. Crumpler
Abstract [PDF; 1.5 MB] Talk [Powerpoint; 15 MB] |
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3:45 p.m. |
Northwestern slope valleys (NSVS) region: Prime
candidate site for MSL Exploration of Mars
J.M. Dohm, R.C. Anderson, V. Baker, T. M. Hare, S.J.
Wheelock
Abstract [PDF; 267 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 30 MB] |
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4:00 p.m. |
Athabasca Valles as a candidate MSL landing site
D.M. Burr, A.J. Brown, R.A. Beyer, A.S. McEwen, K.L.
Tanaka, L.P. Keszthelyi, J.P. Emery and P.D. Lanagan
Abstract [PDF; 98 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 20 MB] |
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4:15 p.m. |
Searching for silicate bioweathering on Earth and
Mars
M.R. Fisk and M.C. Storrie-Lombardi
Abstract [PDF; 87 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 16 MB] |
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4:30 p.m. |
Visit NE Syrtis Major! Win valuable Martian
geological history!
R.P. Harvey
Abstract [PDF; 287 KB] Talk [Powerpoint; 9 MB] |
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4:45 p.m. |
Mineralogical context for landing site selection:
the OMEGA/MEx potential contribution
J-P. Bibring
Abstract [PDF; 32 KB] Talk [PDF; 4 MB] |
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5:00 p.m. |
Aqueous alteration and evidence of habitability in
Nili Fossae
J.F. Mustard, F. Poulet, N. Mangold, J-P. Bibring,
R.E. Milliken and S. Pelkey
Abstract [PDF; 1.1 MB] Talk [PDF; 7 MB] |
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5:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
Discussion |
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DAY 3: JUNE 2nd, FRIDAY
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8:30 a.m. |
Start of Day 3 |
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8:30 a.m. |
The High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC): A tool
for landing site selection
E. Hauber, G. Neukum, R. Jaumann, K. Gwinner, F.
Scholten, H. Hoffmann, S. van Gasselt and T. Duxbury
Abstract [PDF; 89 KB] Talk [PDF; 15 MB] |
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8:45 a.m. |
The role of MRO in MSL landing site selection
activities
Sue Smreka
Talk [Powerpoint; 3 MB] |
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9:00 a.m. |
The HiRISE Camera on MRO
John Grant
Talk [Powerpoint; 2 MB] |
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9:10 a.m. |
An Overview of CRISM on MRO
John Mustard
Talk [Powerpoint; 16 MB] |
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9:20 a.m. |
Mapping the proposed MSL landing sites
T.J. Parker
Talk [Powerpoint; 19 MB] |
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9:35 - 10:00 a.m. |
Discussion |
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10:00 - 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Discussion and Prioritization |
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12:00 p.m. |
End of Landing Site Workshop |
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Additional Abstracts
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MSL Landing Site Selection Based on Organic
Compound Analyses of Terrestrial Mineral Analogues
A.D. Aubrey, F. Grunthaner and J.L. Bada
Abstract [PDF; 44 KB]
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