Planetary Anomaly Classification Systems

Abstract

Anomaly inventories become increasingly useful when observations are organized into consistent classification systems.

This paper proposes a taxonomy for cataloging planetary-scale geological anomalies across multiple observational domains.

Classification Categories

• Geometric anomalies
• Alignment anomalies
• Distribution anomalies
• Continuity anomalies
• Persistence anomalies
• Concentration anomalies
• Extreme-value anomalies
• Clustering anomalies

Classification Principle

Observations become easier to compare when organized within consistent classification frameworks.