On the use of a mobile surface radar to study the atmosphere and ionosphere of mars

It has been suggested in a previous paper that a simple pulsed radar be included on a future Mars Lander mission to look at the subsurface of Mars. It is apparent that the transmitter and aerials used will radiate power upwards as well as downwards and this will present an opportunity to investigate the upper atmosphere of Mars by radar techniques. As the available power is limited it is suggested that the technique of meteor wind radar be used at higher frequencies, and spaced antenna drift using total reflection at the ionosphere, at lower frequencies. The frequencies available from the radar will also be suitable for trans-ionosphere sounding. (Author)