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Mars Global Digital Dune Database: MC2 to MC29

Sand dunes are among the most widespread aeolian features present on Mars, serving as unique indicators of the interaction between the atmosphere and surface. A new Mars Global Digital Dune Database (MGD³) provides a comprehensive and quantitative view of the geographic distribution of moderate- to large-size dune fields (area > 1 km²). MGD³, which extends from 65° N to 65° S latitude and encompasses ~ 550 dune fields, is now available for download in its entirety as USGS Open-File Report #2007-1158 Click here to link to the Dune Database Open File Report. Selected portions of MGD³ will soon be available using JMARS software, a free geographical information system (GIS) provided by Arizona State University. Click here to link to JMARS. Selected portions will also soon be available at the U.S.G.S. Planetary GIS Web Server (PIGWAD). Click here to link to PIGWAD.

Suggested Citation:
Hayward, R.K., Mullins, K.F., Fenton, L.K., Hare, T.M., Titus, T.N., Bourke, M.C., Colaprete, A., Christensen, P.R., 2007, Mars Global Digital Dune Database: MC2 to MC29: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1158.

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