Landing Trail in 3-D
December 17, 2004
A three-dimensional color model created using data from the Mars Exploration Rover's panoramic camera shows images of airbag drag marks on the martian surface. The triangular rock in the upper left corner is approximately 20 centimeters (8 inches) tall. The meatball-shaped rock in the upper right corner is approximately 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall. The dark portion of the surface, or "trough" is approximately 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) deep at its deepest point. This model is displayed using software developed by NASA's Ames Research Center.
Topics: Technology Internet, Airbag, Mars Exploration Rover, Spacecraft, Mars probe program, Rover, NASA Ames Research Center, Opportunity rover, Mars