Venus radar mapping

Venus radar mapping involves sending radio waves from a spacecraft toward the planet's surface. These waves bounce back and are collected to create detailed images, even through thick clouds that obscure visibility in visible light. Because radio waves can penetrate Venus's dense atmosphere, radar mapping reveals surface features such as mountains, valleys, and impact craters with high resolution. This technique allows scientists to study Venus's geology and topography, providing essential information about its landscape and geological history, despite the planet's harsh environment and cloud cover.