TheCassiniVisual And Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (Vims) Investigation.

Authors :: Brown, R.
Baines, K.
Bellucci, G.
Bibring, J.-P.
Buratti, B.
Capaccioni, F.
Cerroni, P.
Clark, R.
Coradini, A.
Cruikshank, D.
Drossart, P.
Formisano, V.
Jaumann, R.
Langevin, Y.
Matson, D.
Mccord, T.
Mennella, V.
Miller, E.
Nelson, R.
Nicholson, P.
Source :: Space Science Reviews; Jan2005, Vol. 115 Issue 1-4, p111-168, 58p
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: TheCassinivisual and infrared mapping spectrometer (VIMS) investigation is a multidisciplinary study of the Saturnian system. Visual and near-infrared imaging spectroscopy and high-speed spectrophotometry are the observational techniques. The scope of the investigation includes the rings, the surfaces of the icy satellites and Titan, and the atmospheres of Saturn and Titan. In this paper, we will elucidate the major scientific and measurement goals of the investigation, the major characteristics of theCassiniVIMS instrument, the instrument calibration, and operation, and the results of the recentCassiniflybys of Venus and the Earth-Moon system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]