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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

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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

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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)

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Thank you for joining  us today!

Rudo Kashiri

rudo.g.kashiri@nasa.gov

http://explorerschools.nasa.gov

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Rudo KashiriNASA Explorer Schools Education SpecialistNASA Langley Research CenterHampton, VA

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