Mars Aeronomy Science Themes and the NASA Exploration Initiative

Report from the NASA Mars Aeronomy Working Group

Table of Contents

1. Title Slide
2. Overview: Mars Upper Atmosphere, Mars Science, and the Exploration Initiative
3. Mars Aeronomy Working Group
4. Mars Aeronomy Working Group membership
5. Key Components of Working Group Charter
6. Mars Aeronomy Exploration Workshop Agenda, 18-19 August 2004
7. Wednesday, August 18, continued
8. Thursday, August 19
9. Long-Recognized Need for Upper-Atmosphere Measurements
10. Ongoing and Planned Measurements from Orbit Relevant to the Upper Atmosphere
11. Relevant Areas for Additional Study Other than from Spaecraft
12. Key Areas Identified and Discussed
13. Scientific Connections Between Studies of the Upper Atmosphere and the Rest of the Mars Program (1 of 2)
14. Scientific Connections Between Studies of the Upper Atmosphere and the Rest of the Mars Program (2 of 2)
15. Mars Solar Wind Interaction
16. Connections Between Loss of Volatiles to Space and Other Components of the Mars Climate/Surface/Interior System
17. Are the Aeronomy Science Goals and Objectives Balanced, Complete, Appropriate, etc.? (1 of 2)
18. Are the Aeronomy Science Goals and Objectives Balanced, Complete, Appropriate, etc.? (2 of 2)
19. How Can the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) Contribute to Aeronomy Science Goals? (1 of 2)
20. How Can the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) Contribute to Aeronomy Science Goals? (2 of 2)
21. Human Exploration Program Considerations (1 of 2)
22. Human Exploration Program Considerations (2 of 2)
23. Ongoing Participation and Responsibility of the Aeronomy Community
24. Summary Recommendations and Conclusions