Robert G. Strom
Professor EMERITUS. Lunar & planetary surfaces.
M.S., 1957,
Stanford.
Contact:
Lunar and Planetary Lab
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Office: Space Sciences 321
Phone: (520) 621-2720
Email: rstrom
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Mr. Strom is conducting research on the impact cratering record on the solid
bodies in the solar system from a variety of missions, the possibility
of ancient oceans and ice sheets on Mars from Viking images, and
surfacing history of Venus from Magellan radar images. He is comparing
the impact cratering record on inner and outer solar system bodies to
determine the origin of the impacting objects and to constrain the
absolute ages of planetary and satellite surfaces. His Martian research
involves the study of certain features on Mars that are similar in
morphology and distribution to glacial landforms on Earth. This research also
involves modeling of possible climate changes over geologic time. He is also
studying the impact cratering record that places severe constraints on
the Venus resurfacing history. Strom and his group are working to constrain
the amount of post-global resurfacing activity and the duration of time
it took the global resurfacing event to terminate.
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