Dataset: Strain localization along Aphrodite Terra´s Chasmata system, Venus: The role of frictional melting and fault-induced melt interaction

Description

This repository contains the open-source data and resources utilized in our research paper "Strain localization along Aphrodite Terra´s Chasmata system, Venus:  The role of frictional melting and fault-induced melt interaction". This repository aims to foster transparency and reproducibility of the study.

Content

The repository includes the following data:Raster dataset:

Magellan SAR Left Look: https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/map/Venus/Magellan/Venus_Magellan_LeftLook_mosaic_global_75m 

Magellan SAR Right Look: https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/map/Venus/Magellan/Venus_Magellan_RightLook_mosaic_global_75m

Magellan Topography: https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/map/Venus/Magellan/RadarProperties/Venus_Magellan_Topography_Global_4641m_v02

Magellan MicroEmissivity: https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/map/venus_magellan_global_microwave_emissivity_4641m

Vector dataset: Polylines and polygons: GIS-ready polyline (fractures) and polygon (rugged and smooth terrain) files in this study. Table.xls: A list of the LayerTools measurements for locations of all study areas used in the study.

Computation: Folder containing necessary Jupyter notebook for running the microwave emissivity computation in a python environment.