Water on Mars Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt

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Water on Mars Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt?

Water on Mars Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt?

Hydrogen Gamma Ray Map

Hydrogen Gamma Ray Map

Definitions of Soil Moisture Saturation UNDER-SATURATED Not enough water to fill all of the

Definitions of Soil Moisture Saturation UNDER-SATURATED Not enough water to fill all of the pore space of a given soil SATURATED Just the right amount of water to fill all of the pore space of a given soil OVER-SATURATED More water than can fit in the pore space of a given soil

Hydrogen Gamma Ray Map Saturated?

Hydrogen Gamma Ray Map Saturated?

North Arctic of Mars

North Arctic of Mars

Experiment Objectives Design your own experiment! What is the maximum water weight % that

Experiment Objectives Design your own experiment! What is the maximum water weight % that typical dirt on Earth can hold?

Water Estimates on Earth Guess the water weight % for each of the surface

Water Estimates on Earth Guess the water weight % for each of the surface layers below. Dry Layer A 0% Mellon, et al. , 2004, Icarus 169, p 337. Under-saturated Dry Layer Ice Sheet B Permafrost Mellon, et al. , 2004, Icarus 169, p 337. Provided by Dante Lauretta, 2003. Saturated Permafrost Layer Over-saturated Ice Sheet C

Water Estimates on Earth Approximate water weight % for each of the surface layers

Water Estimates on Earth Approximate water weight % for each of the surface layers below. Dry Layer A 0% 0 -1% Mellon, et al. , 2004, Icarus 169, p 337. Under-saturated Dry Layer Ice Sheet B Permafrost 10– 30 % 100 % Mellon, et al. , 2004, Icarus 169, p 337. Provided by Dante Lauretta, 2003. Saturated Permafrost Layer Over-saturated Ice Sheet

Water Estimates on Mars B A Frost-free Map of Water at Near Surface of

Water Estimates on Mars B A Frost-free Map of Water at Near Surface of Mars

Visible Image of Mars B B A A

Visible Image of Mars B B A A

“Dirty Ice” Cones Recipe: • Shaved ice • Crushed graham crackers or cookies •

“Dirty Ice” Cones Recipe: • Shaved ice • Crushed graham crackers or cookies • Syrup (optional)

Water on Mars Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt?

Water on Mars Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt?

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