Open AccessStandardizing the nomenclature of Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies
Author(s) -
Barlow Nadine G.,
Boyce Joseph M.,
Costard Francois M.,
Craddock Robert A.,
Garvin James B.,
Sakimoto Susan E. H.,
Kuzmin Ruslan O.,
Roddy David J.,
Soderblom Laurence A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of geophysical research: planets
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.67
H-Index - 298
eISSN - 2156-2202
pISSN - 0148-0227
DOI - 10.1029/2000je001258
Subject(s) - impact crater , ejecta , mars exploration program , martian , astrobiology , geology , nomenclature , geochemistry , earth science , astronomy , taxonomy (biology) , physics , biology , botany , supernova
The Mars Crater Morphology Consortium recommends the use of a standardized nomenclature system when discussing Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies. The system utilizes nongenetic descriptors to identify the various ejecta morphologies seen on Mars. This system is designed to facilitate communication and collaboration between researchers. Crater morphology databases will be archived through the U.S. Geological Survey in Flagstaff, where a comprehensive catalog of Martian crater morphologic information will be maintained.