Computer Science
Scientific paper
Aug 1976
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976sci...193..804c&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 193, Aug. 27, 1976, p. 804, 805.
Computer Science
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Argon, Atmospheric Composition, Landing Sites, Mars Atmosphere, Viking Lander 1, X Ray Fluorescence, Abundance, Gas Analysis, Mass Spectrometers, Potassium, X Ray Analysis, X Ray Spectroscopy
Scientific paper
Spectra provided by the Viking 1 X-ray fluorescence spectrometer operating in the calibration mode (without a soil sample in the analysis chamber) were analyzed to determine the argon content of the Martian atmosphere at the landing site. This was found to be less than or equal to 0.15 millibar, or not more than 2% by volume, consistent with data obtained by the entry mass spectrometer and by the mass spectrometer on the lander. It is anticipated that analysis of the K content of surface samples using X-ray fluorescence data will provide information on the evolution of the atmosphere, since most atmospheric argon is apparently produced by decay of K-40.
Baird Alexander K.
Clark Ben C.
Keil Klaus
Rose Harry J. Jr.
Toulmin Priestley III
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