Computer Science
Scientific paper
Mar 1996
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1996lpi....27..333e&link_type=abstract
Lunar and Planetary Science, volume 27, page 333
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Alpha Proton X-Ray, Analysis: Chemical, Elemental Analysis, Mars Pathfinder
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Although the Mars pathfinder mission is primarily designed as an engineering precursor, pioneering a new approach for landing-type missions to Mars, it is also intended to obtain a significant amount of scientific information. The Alpha-Proton-X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) is designed to provide a complete and detailed chemical analysis of the martian soil and rocks near the landing side. All elements (except H) present in amounts above a fraction of a percent and, in many cases, greater than several hundred ppm will be identified and their elemental abundance determined. The APXS will be transported on the martian surface by a microrover which will enable the APXS to select and analyze multiple soil and rock samples.
Economou Thanasis
Rieder Rudi
Turkevich Anthony
Wanke Heinrich
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