“…This occurs because understanding and interpretation of features on other planetary surfaces is most effectively approached through analogues from Earth (Belcher et al 1971, Frey 1979, Hartmann 1974, Komar 1979, Malin 1974, Trevena & Picard 1978, Veverka & Liang 1975, as examples among others). Geologists and geomorphologists (students of landforms and surface processes) are able to make significant contributions to space exploration programs because of their background and experience with earthly forms and processes.…”