Marli: Mars Lidar For Measuring Global Wind And
Aerosol Profiles From Orbit
J. B. Abshire1,2, M.D. Smith1, D.R. Cremons1, S.D. Guzewich1, X. Sun1, A. Yu1, F. Hovis3
1

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt Md Usa (James.B.Abshire@Nasa.Gov),
2
University Of Maryland College Park Md Usa
3
Fibertek Inc, Dulles Technology Drive, Herdon Va Usa
April 7, 2022

Abstract:
Nasa’S Mars Exploration Analysis
Group’S Next Orbiter Science Analysis Group
(Nex-Sag) Identified Atmospheric Wind Measurements As One Of Most Compelling Science Objectives
For A Future Mars Orbiter [1]. To Date, Only Very Few
Direct Observations Of Mars Winds Exist. Winds Are
The Key Variable To Understand Atmospheric Transport
And Answer Fundamental Questions About The Three