Modeling the Open-Channel Lava Flows of Venus: Constraining Emplacement Conditions

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Solar System Workings Program

Subaward to PSI from University of Pittsburgh

PI: Michael Ramsey (University of Pittsburgh)

Start Date: 03/27/2024
Project #: 2003
End Date: 03/26/2027
Award #: 80NSSC24K0872
Project Description

David A. Crown will serve as Co-Investigator of the project with involvement in Tasks 1 and 3. For Task 1, the Co-I will participate in characterizing Venusian lava flow morphology, developing constraints from Venusian lava flows for model input parameters, and developing geological and volcanological inferences regarding Venusian lava flows and volcanoes. For Task 3, the Co-I will advise on model testing for adaptation of model to Venusian lava flows and assess model results for specific applications.