MITM9

The exploration of the surface and subsurface structure of planetary bodies is of utmost importance for reconstructing their formation and evolution processes. The goal of this session is to bring together scientists, mission and instrumentation developers and the observation community to discuss past, current or future investigations in this field.

We welcome contributions employing radar-based or spectroscopic techniques, including ground-penetrating radar, THz spectroscopy and related active or passive sensing methods to probe shallow to deep subsurface layers. Studies may address laboratory measurements, analogue studies, field campaigns, numerical modeling, instrument development, and data analysis from space missions, landed platforms, or remote observations.

Topics may include, but are not limited to: characterization of subsurface stratigraphy and heterogeneity, detection of volatiles, ice (cryosphere) and organic materials, porosity studies, and regolith studies of planets and small bodies such as asteroids, comets or moons.