transponder-navigation

In this chapter, Arkady and Nadia struggle to navigate a violent Martian dust storm using weak transponder signals from a polar road as their only guide. Despite extreme physical and technical challenges, including near-zero visibility and fierce winds, they manage to locate the roadmark, which offers a critical lifeline in their disorienting environment. The chapter highlights their resourcefulness, endurance, and reliance on fragile technology to survive Mars' harsh conditions.