Welcome to the "Technical Area," a gateway for members
of the scientific and engineering community to Mars sites that give in-depth
information about the work being conducted. For convenience, links to
some frequently visited, non-technical sites (e.g., the main home page
for missions) are listed as well. If there's a site you would like to see
listed here, please let us know.
All of these links are open to anyone with an interest in Mars
exploration, but some may have content that is written at an
advanced level.
Communications
WITS (Web Interface for Telescience):
A Program for Commanding Rovers on the Surface of Mars.
Data
Planetary Data System
An archive of digital data from past and present NASA planetary
missions, astronomical observations, and laboratory measurements.
The PDS is sponsored by NASA's Office of Space Science to ensure the
long-term usability of data, to stimulate research, to facilitate data
access, and to support correlative analysis.
Science Data Processing System
Provides end-to-end science data processing systems in support of
planetary, Earth, and Origins missions.
Imaging and Visualizations
Digital Imaging Animation Laboratory (DIAL) at JPL
An advanced computer animation and software engineering facility with
broadcast quality video recording and editing campabilities.
Multimission Image Processing Lab (MIPL) at JPL
Planetary Photojournal
A gallery designed to provide easy access to publicly released images
from various Solar System exploration programs, including Mars.
Solar System Visualization Project
The Solar System Visualization (SSV) project, in collaboration with the
Digital Image Animation Laboratory (DIAL), has developed new
visualization/animation techniques, algorithms, and technologies for
planetary science applications.
Robotics
Integrated Cryobot Experimental Probe
Rocky 7 Long Range Science Rover
Robotic Subsurface Explorer
Ultrasonic Drilling Homepage
