Polygonal terrains on Mars: A contribution to their geometric and topological characterization

摘要: Abstract Detailed examination of large extensions polygonal terrains on the surface Mars and extraction some characteristic geometric topological parameters is made possible by application image analysis methods to scenes Martian acquired from orbit. This illustrated a set diverse networks, clearly visible in MOC/MGS images with high spatial resolution. It shown that these networks present, average, hexagonal habit, they verify two classic laws relative 2D random (those Lewis Aboav–Weaire). research can, through quantified differences similarities between lead into much better understanding origin dynamics this type features.