Phoenix - spring images, HiRISE views of Phoenix after the long, long winter Options

[Phil Stooke]

Doug just said in another thread that he was looking for Phoenix in the new images and couldn't find it. Well, I love a challenge. So here it is:

Close-up:

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Context:

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Note that map-projected HiRISE images at this latitude are in polar stereographic projection, not a cylindrical projection. North is at the left.

You might not believe this, but by blinking layers like Clyde Tombaugh I think I can match numerous points, not just the hardware.

EDIT: I was a bit off. Correct locations are shown below.

Phil

[James Sorenson]

I'm just curious as to know if the Phoenix flight DVD or a model was load tested before launch? Considering how much C02 ice was probably on the deck, as well as the DVD it self, plus if Phoenix actually did tip over, that little disc sure has been through allot of torcher.

[elakdawalla]

I'm just curious as to know if the Phoenix flight DVD or a model was load tested before launch? Considering how much C02 ice was probably on the deck, as well as the DVD it self, plus if Phoenix actually did tip over, that little disc sure has been through allot of torcher.

It wasn't load tested. The major tests it has undergone include thermal vacuum testing (where it's placed in a vacuum chamber and then run through temperature extremes, mostly to ensure it wouldn't either break due to thermal stress or outgas anything that would impact any of the science) and shock/vibration testing (simulating the rigors of launch and landing). The Phoenix DVD is a much simpler animal than the MER DVD; it has no fancy assembly attaching it to the lander. It is merely a silica glass DVD that is attached to the deck with adhesive and Velcro. My instinct tells me it should be fine under a load, but I don't know. Tipping over Phoenix (if that has happened) should have had no effect at all on it.