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Polygonal networks on the surface of Mars; applicability of Lewis, Desch and Aboav–Weaire laws

2009; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 89; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/09500830902720925

1362-3036

J. Saraiva, Pedro Pina, L. Bandeira, J. Antunes,

Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life

Verification of the applicability of Lewis, Desch and Aboav–Weaire laws to polygonal networks in terrains on the surface of Mars is reported. The networks analysed cover a great variety of small-scale polygonal terrains formed in periglacial regions of the planet. It is shown that these Martian terrains share some of the same geometrical and topological properties of other random networks built by materials and processes of diversified nature and origin.