Tabulated wave parameter results from modeling surface gravity waves on a schematized ancient lake on Mars
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Publication Date
2022-03-30
Time Period
2017-12-21
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Stevens, A.W., and Rubin, D.M., 2022, Modeling surface gravity waves on a schematized ancient lake on Mars: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9AA8WKP.
Summary
This portion of the data release presents tabulated wave parameter results derived from simulations of wind generated surface gravity waves on an ancient lake on Mars. The phase-averaged wave model, SWAN, was applied within the Delft3D modeling system (Deltares, 2018) with reduced gravity and a range of atmospheric densities and wind speeds to simulate potential conditions that could generate wind waves on Mars.
Summary
This portion of the data release presents tabulated wave parameter results derived from simulations of wind generated surface gravity waves on an ancient lake on Mars. The phase-averaged wave model, SWAN, was applied within the Delft3D modeling system (Deltares, 2018) with reduced gravity and a range of atmospheric densities and wind speeds to simulate potential conditions that could generate wind waves on Mars.
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