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Tag: MOLA

Mars topography (poster)

Comprehensive global maps depicting the topography of the Martian surface (MOLA), featuring polar regions.

Comprehensive global maps depicting the topography of the Martian surface, featuring polar regions. Represented is the digital elevation model (accessible at https://astrogeology.usgs.gov), derived from Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) data collected by NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft (Albee et al., 2001; Smith and Zuber, 1999). The ‘lajolla‘ Scientific color map is used to guarantee precise and color-blind-friendly representation of the data.

  • Creator: Fabio Crameri
  • This version: 20.11.2023
  • License: Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Specific citation: This graphic by Fabio Crameri adjusted from Crameri et al. (2020) is available via the open-access s-ink.org repository.
  • Related references:
    Smith, D. E., & Zuber, M. T. (1998). The relationship between MOLA northern hemisphere topography and the 6.1‐Mbar atmospheric pressure surface of Mars. Geophysical Research Letters, 25(24), 4397-4400.
    Crameri, F., G.E. Shephard, and P.J. Heron (2020), The misuse of colour in science communication, Nature Communications, 11, 5444. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19160-7
  • Printable version in CMYK and vector format
  • Suitable for light & dark backgrounds
  • Perceptually uniform colour map
  • Colour-vision deficiency friendly
  • Readable in black&white
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Mars terraforming

Terraforming Mars visually using scientific colormaps of Crameri (2018).

Theoretical terraforming Mars using the Scientific colormap ‘oleron‘ of Crameri (2018) highlighting the planet’s surface dichotomy. The animation shows the digital elevation model (available from https://astrogeology.usgs.gov) based on Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter data (MOLA; Smith et al. 1999) obtained on NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft (Albee et al. 2001).

  • High-res GIF and video formats
  • Light and dark background versions
  • Perceptually uniform colour map (but unequal representation below and above zero level)
  • Colour-vision deficiency friendly
  • Readable in black&white
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Mars topography (globe animation)

Animated Martian surface topography on the globe.

Martian surface topography globe animation. Shown is the digital elevation model (available from https://astrogeology.usgs.gov) based on Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter data (MOLA; Smith et al. 1999) obtained on NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft (Albee et al. 2001). The Scientific colour map ‘lajolla‘ is used to represent data accurately and to all readers.

  • Annotated version
  • Transparent background
  • Suitable for light & dark backgrounds
  • Perceptually uniform colour map
  • Colour-vision deficiency friendly
  • Readable in black&white
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Mars topography

Global maps of Martian surface topography based on Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter data.

Detailed and accurate global maps depicting the Martian surface topography, showcasing a digital elevation model sourced from Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) data. This comprehensive model is derived from NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft, specifically the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter dataset (Smith et al., 1999). The digital elevation model at https://astrogeology.usgs.gov allows for an in-depth look into the fascinating topographical features of the Martian landscape, as captured by cutting-edge technology on the MGS spacecraft (Albee et al., 2001). The Scientific colour map ‘lajolla‘ is used to represent data accurately and to all readers.

  • Alternative map orientation
  • Transparent background
  • Light & dark background versions
  • Perceptually uniform colour map
  • Colour-vision deficiency friendly
  • Readable in black&white
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