Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Ice
|
| gptkbp:atmospheric_interaction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
extremely low
|
| gptkbp:climate_change_evidence |
yes
|
| gptkbp:collection |
via satellites
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
water ice
frozen carbon dioxide |
| gptkbp:diameter |
up to several kilometers
|
| gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
yes
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
investigated
|
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
important
|
| gptkbp:historical_climate_data |
preserved
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Martian ice caps
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Mars' atmosphere
Mars' geology |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
monitor climate change
understanding climate history assess habitability potential investigate geological features analyze surface morphology assess climate models evaluate potential for future missions evaluate resource potential investigate ice composition map ice distribution monitor ice cap changes part of Mars missions search for past water study atmospheric interactions study ice age cycles study of polar processes understand polar winds understand seasonal dynamics |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
|
| gptkbp:melting_point |
occurs during summer
|
| gptkbp:north_polar_cap |
yes
|
| gptkbp:observed_features |
layered deposits
|
| gptkbp:polar_regions |
yes
|
| gptkbp:research |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
astrobiology
|
| gptkbp:research_institutes |
gptkb:Caltech
gptkb:ESA gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:JPL gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:scientific_models |
used for simulations
|
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
yes
documented |
| gptkbp:seasonal_frost |
yes
|
| gptkbp:significance |
climate studies
|
| gptkbp:size |
varies with seasons
|
| gptkbp:south_polar_cap |
yes
|
| gptkbp:surface |
cryptic features
|
| gptkbp:water_source |
yes
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Martian_Manhunter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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