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Updated 1/31/25
Instructions for using
JMARS
This site provides the latest instructions for using JMARS software to explore Mars and other planetary bodies.   More...

First, download JMARS  .  Click here for download requirements.

JMARS runs on Windows, MAC, and Linux computers.

Note: for video tutorials, adjust viewing quality to 1080 p

Color Legend for Explore Map Layer (NASA)

Click on any underlined tools below for detailed instructions.

close up of Olympus Mons caldera

Elevation Profiles

profile of Olympus Mons Caldera

Profiles: Is this a raised flat topped mountain or a depression like a impact crater or caldera?

crater profile lines
crater profile chart

New and improved Crater Analysis Capabilities. See blog entry.

Thermal &Temperature

Daytime Temperature Map   

features in Jezero Crater

Nighttime Temperature Map   

night image of Jezero Crater

Top and foot of Olympus Mon daily and yearly temperatures (calculated)

color Topographic Mars image
Day year olympus mons temp charts_edited
Elevation to Thermal Inertia images

Hint:

Use the Feature Definitions  with game.

Surface Composition

TES: Hematite

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Notice that there is only one area with a large concentration of Hematite.

Hematite on Mars

3D Layer & View

3D layeeer

 3D Layer

3D view

3D View:  

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