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February 21, 20136:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
Presented by: Rudo Kashiri
Introducing today’s presenter…
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Rudo KashiriNASA Explorer Schools Education SpecialistNASA Langley Research CenterHampton, VA
Electromagnetic Spectrum‐Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
Rudo KashiriNASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist
NASA Langley Research Center
Presentation Outline
NASA Connection
Mars Odyssey Spacecraft
Featured Lessons
Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
Remote Sensing with Gamma Rays
NASA Explorer Schools
Grade level 6 ‐ 10
Physical and Earth science
National Science Standards‐ Structure and properties of matter‐ Interaction of energy and matter‐ (Next Generation of Science Standards – DRAFT)
Use real data from Mars
Buried Water Ice on Mars
A
B
What does the map tell us about Mars?
Mars and Earth Topographic
Maps
Geology
Life
Climate
Prepare for Human Exploration
WATER
“Follow theWater”
When • Where • Form • Amount
NASA Mars Science Strategy
Remote Sensing
Mars Reconnaissance OrbiterMars Odyssey Orbiter
NASA Spacecraft Data Suggest Water Flowing on Mars
Images from MRO
Direct Lander Measurements
Phoenix Mars Lander
Thermal and Evolved‐Gas Analyzer (TEGA)
Mars Rover Family
Mars Rover Family
Mars Exploration
Veins in Rocks on Mars and Earth
Let’s Pause for Questions.
2001 Mars Odyssey Spacecraft
Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)
Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS)
Mars Radiation Environment Experiment (MARIE)
Neutron and Gamma Ray Production
What will students learn?Students will compare maps of Mars showing different types of data to characterize the types of ice at the polar regions of Mars during different seasons.
Type of DataVisible albedoSurface temperature Elemental composition
Lesson in DetailMaterials
Computer with projector, or overhead with transparency
Computers (extension)
Optional
1 clear pitcher
Liquid water and water ice
1 thermometer
Why is solid water more likely to be found on the surface of Mars than liquid water?
A. Temperature is too cold
B. Air pressure is too low
C. Both A and B
Let’s Pause for Questions.
Background InformationIce properties
Phase change
Molecular structure
Frost point temperature
Sublimation
What do you think the white areas are?
Types of Light
Northern Winter Northern Summer
Visible Light Images
What is the surface temperature of the ice cap during the winter?
Gamma Ray Data
Visible Light Data
Let’s Pause for Questions.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
Types of Light
Neutron and Gamma Ray Production
How does the composition of soils compare?
Buried Water Ice on Mars
LESSONS:Remote Sensing Ices on Mars‐ (8 – 10)Why Follow the Water – (6‐10)Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt – (6‐10)Mars Exploration Debate – (6‐10)Dirty Ice Snowcones – (6‐10)Mars Image Analysis Extension Activity – (6‐10)
Let’s Pause for Questions.
Video Collection
Thanks to today’s presenter!
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Rudo KashiriNASA Explorer Schools Education SpecialistNASA Langley Research CenterHampton, VA
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