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MSL-APXS titanium observation tray measurements: laboratory experiments and results for the Rocknest Fines at the Curiosity Field Site in Gale Crater, Mars

Authors :
Berger, Jeff A.
King, Penelope
Gellert, R
Campbell, J.L.
Boyd, Nicholas I
Pradler, I
Perrett, Glynis
Edgett, Kenneth
VanBommel, Scott J.V.
Schmidt, M E
Lee, Rebekka E.H.
Berger, Jeff A.
King, Penelope
Gellert, R
Campbell, J.L.
Boyd, Nicholas I
Pradler, I
Perrett, Glynis
Edgett, Kenneth
VanBommel, Scott J.V.
Schmidt, M E
Lee, Rebekka E.H.
Source :
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, Curiosity, has a titanium science observation tray (o-tray), upon which portions from drilled and scooped Martian samples can be delivered for analyses by the Alpha-Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS). The standard

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1291753039
Document Type :
Electronic Resource