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Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration (2012) 4099.pdf CUBESAT CONSTELLATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARS RADIO MONITORING. 1 2 3 4 5 6 T.B.H. Kuiper , L.P. Clare , J.L. Gao , W.A. Majid , D.L. Meier, C.D. Norton , N.O. Renno . Introduction: Determining the frequency, geo- graphical distribution and severity of electrical activity, (which converts water vapor to hydrogen peroxide) has importan t implications for the compatibility of the Martian atmosphere and surface with organics. Severe electrical discharges can also be a hazard for humans and robots. Electrical activity, created by charge separation in convective dust storms, has been detected through Earth-based observations [1], bu li le is known about the causes and consequences of this phenomenon. The emissions were seen inter- mi ently during a 3½ hour period out of a total of about 60 hrs of observation over three weeks. More detailed exploration of these discharges can be obtained by Mars orbital measurements augmented by developed, could be er characterize such activity. ground-based observations with the NASA Deep Space Procedures and software would need to be developed Network (DSN) during mission tracking passes. to automate radio monitoring of Mars for such activity.