Computer Science – Robotics
Scientific paper
Jan 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993dpmv.book..115m&link_type=abstract
In CNES, Missions, Technologies, and Design of Planetary Mobile Vehicles p 115-124 (SEE N94-23373 06-91)
Computer Science
Robotics
Lunar Exploration, Mars (Planet), Planetary Geology, Robots, Roving Vehicles, Lunar Soil, Lunar Surface, Mars Surface, Mass Spectrometers, Remote Sensing, Robotics, X Ray Analysis
Scientific paper
Results from robotic explorations of the Moon and Mars are summarized. The lunar and Martian soils and rocks can be identified by comparison with the standard data derived from mass spectral patterns of the 'remote sensing Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry' (remote SIMS). Fine grained glassy materials show more complicated spectral patterns than those of hard crystalline rocks. This type of examination can be applied to analyze amorphous glassy materials and trace element compositions of the lunar and Martian soils and rocks. Experimental results from artificial and terrestrial impact craters suggest that the high density shocked or high pressure-type shocked phases of silica or carbon minerals can coexist with the amorphous glassy phases. Therefore, sophisticated instruments such as the remote SIMS for secondary ions, X-ray analyzers for X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption coefficient, and polarized microscopy for optical images can be applied to find and collect new shocked crystalline minerals with amorphous phases on the Moon and Mars.
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