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Mars Albedo Maps from MSM Data

The document contains 4 images of Deimos taken by Mars orbiter between 13:05:36 and 13:06:11 GMT. It also includes a global albedo map of Mars using methane sensor data from the Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) showing areas of high and low albedo across the planet's surface with the highest albedo located over the Tharsis region. The map indicates basaltic rock compositions in blue areas and sand covered regions in red.

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Mars Albedo Maps from MSM Data

The document contains 4 images of Deimos taken by Mars orbiter between 13:05:36 and 13:06:11 GMT. It also includes a global albedo map of Mars using methane sensor data from the Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) showing areas of high and low albedo across the planet's surface with the highest albedo located over the Tharsis region. The map indicates basaltic rock compositions in blue areas and sand covered regions in red.

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Global Albedo Map of Mars using Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM)

Global albedo maps of Mars in short wave infrared (SWIR) 1.6 µm wavelength has been made using the first five months of data provided by Methane
Sensor for Mars (MSM). The bright regions (SWIR albedo greater than 0.4) are localized in Northern hemisphere with the highest albedo found over the
Tharsis region. The low SWIR albedo regions (less than 0.2) are mainly localized in Syrtis Major Planum and Southern highlands, although low SWIR
albedo regions such as Acidalia are also identified in the Northern hemisphere. These map provides information on the rock composition on the surface
of Mars. The area shown in blue color indicates the presence basaltic composition while red indicates the sand covered regions of Mars.

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