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 Temperature Distribution on Mars using Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS)

Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS) detects emitted infrared radiation from Mars in 7-13 µm spectral region. This instrument is useful to
study the spatial and temporal variation of surface temperature. Variability of Brightness Temperature (BT) observed from TIS instrument on 9 October
2014 (Ls=2100) in 12.25 µm spectral band and Corresponding Mars Colour Camera (MCC) Image showing variation in surface albedo is shown
below. This image is acquired from 52689 km altitude. Brightness Temperature depends on surface temperature and emissivity and is govern by Sun
and sensor viewing geometry. Regions covered are Hellas basis, Syrtis Major and Parts of Arabia Terra. High albedo regions of Arabia terra and Isidis
and low albedo region of Syrtis Major can be seen in the synchronous image acquired from Mars Colour Camera (MCC) onboard the MOM mission.
The maximum brightness temperature was observed as 294K.

120

Hellas Basin

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Brightness Temperature
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200S 200S

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278 BT (K) 291

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Brightness Temperature (BT) variability as observed from push broom imaging from TIS instrument near Holden Crater on
27 Feb. 2015 (Ls=299.2 Degrees) in 10.25 µm spectral band from the altitude of 386 km. TIS observations are draped on
background of MCC data as ancillary source of information.
MCC image shows part of Eos Mensa region of Mars