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Planetary Geology


The solid surfaces of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets define a boundary layer that separates the interior of a planetary body from the surrounding atmosphere and from space. Planetary surfaces interact with the solid matter of the substrate as well as with the overlaying volatile matter and the influence of interplanetary space, and are thus affected by endogenic and exogenic processes.
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Planetary Geodesy


Size, shape, rotation, and gravity field are fundamental properties of any planetary body. The Institute¹s Planetary Geodesy Department is concerned with the determination and the detailed study of these properties, including how they might affect geophysical processes.
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Planetary Physics


The interior structure and evolution of planetary bodies are affected by endogenic processes acting deep inside the body and manifesting themselves at the surface through various geological and tectonic features. Our Department develops and applies numerical models to explain these endogenic processes.
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Artists view of an extrasolar planetary system

Extrasolar Planets and Atmospheres


The research focus of the department is the characterization of planetary atmospheres, gas and dust envelops of comets as well as the search for extra-solar planets. The exploration of extra-solar planets makes it possible to put the formation and evolution of our Solar System into a more generalized cosmogonic context.
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Asteroids and Comets


The main objectives of the Section are to increase our knowledge and understanding of comets and asteroids by means of observations in the visible, infrared and radio regions and the modelling of associated physical processes,...
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Planetary Sensor Systems


The Department specializes in the design and development of instruments for planetary exploration in close collaboration with industry and other scientific institutions world-wide, but with emphasis on Europe (ESA) and the USA (NASA).
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Planning and Common Management


The department supports the Director of the Institute in all day-by-day operations. The focus is on planning and evaluation of strategic measures to optimize the scientific output of the Institute. These measures have to comply with DLR's overall corporate goals and guidelines.
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