Deriving and understanding the thermal inertia of the surface can help to recognize small-scale features of that surface. In conjunction with other data, thermal inertia can help to characterize surface materials and the geologic processes responsible for forming these materials.
Extracting and comprehending the thermal resistance of the surface can aid in identifying small-scale characteristics of that surface. In conjunction with other data, thermal resistance can help to categorize surface materials and the geological processes accountable for forming these materials.