| Data Set Abstract |
This data set contains binned and splined data obtained from the
Viking Meteorology Instrument System (VMIS) through most of the
Viking Lander 2 mission and the early days of the Lander 1
mission. The data set consists of mean values of pressure,
temperature, and wind speed (zonal, meridional, and combined) and
relevant statistics and warning flags calculated for 25 bins of
equal duration per day. The effect of Lander interference on the
temperature measurements is also estimated. The data are
presented on a bin by bin basis for Lander 1 sol (Mars solar day
after landing) 1-45 and for Lander 2 sol 1-1050 (with the only
major gap occurring between sol 561 and 625). Failure of the
quadrant sensor on Lander 1 sol 45 (see HESS_ETAL_1977) precludes
unambiguous determination of wind direction without modification
to the analysis techniques and software used to generate this
data set (see HESS_ETAL_1977) therefore, this data set does not
include Lander 1 measurements made after sol 45. A data set which
has recovered a period of measurements made between Lander 1 sol
1 and 350 is available refer to PDS data set id
VL1-M-MET-4-BINNED-P-T-V-CORR-V1.0. |
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