Martian atmospheric pressure observations onboard BEAGLE-2 / Mars Express

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The global mean pressure on Martian surface is of the order of 7 mbar. Large spatial and seasonal variations occur due to surface altitude variations and the CO2 cycle between the polar caps and the atmosphere, causing the surface pressure to vary between about 5…13 mbar at extreme locations.

The global mean pressure on Martian surface is of the order of 7 mbar. Large spatial and seasonal variations occur due to surface altitude variations and the CO2 cycle between the polar caps and the atmosphere, causing the surface pressure to vary between about 5…13 mbar at extreme locations.

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