A mathematical model for aeolian megaripples on Mars

H. Yizhaq

doi:10.1016/j.physa.2005.05.070

A mathematical model for aeolian megaripples on Mars

H. Yizhaq

Department of Physics

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Abstract

The recent mathematical model for megaripples formation proposed by Yizhaq [Physica A 338 (2004) 211] is used to explain the huge megaripples formation observed on Mars. The model also predicts a few linearly unstable modes which correspond to megaripples with different wavelengths at the same wind condition as seen in some places on Mars. Studying these aeolian bedforms can provide information about the past and present climatic conditions on Mars.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57-63
Number of pages	7
Journal	Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Volume	357
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2005.05.070
State	Published - 1 Nov 2005

Keywords

Mars
Megaripples
Reptation
Saltation
Sand ripples

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Statistics and Probability
Condensed Matter Physics

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