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Geochemical and Mineralogical Indicators for Aqueous Processes on the West Spur of the Columbia Hills in Gusev Crater

Authors :
Ming, D. W
Morris, R. V
Gellert, R
Yen, A
Bell, J. F., III
Blaney, D
Christensen, P. R
Crumpler, L
Chu, P
Farrand, W. H
Source :
Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVI, Part 13.
Publication Year :
2005
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 2005.

Abstract

The primary objective of the MER Spirit and Opportunity Rovers is to identify and investigate rocks, outcrops, and soils that have the highest possible chance of preserving evidence of water activity on Mars. The Athena Science Instrument Payload onboard the two rovers has provided geochemical and mineralogical information that indicates a variety of aqueous processes and various degrees of alteration at the two landing sites.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVI, Part 13
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.20050174587
Document Type :
Report