Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jan 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999misp.conf...28c&link_type=abstract
Workshop on Mars 2001: Integrated Science in Preparation for Sample Return and Human Exploration, p. 28
Mathematics
Logic
Mars Surface, Mineralogy, Site Selection, Mars (Planet), Thermal Emission, Mars Environment, Mars Surveyor 2001 Mission, Remote Sensing, Petrology, Imaging Techniques, Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Climate Orbiter, Landing Sites
Scientific paper
The primary objective of the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) on the Mars Surveyor '01 Orbiter is to study the composition of the Martian surface at high spatial resolution. THEMIS will map the surface mineralogy using multi-spectral thermal infrared images in 8 spectral bands from 6.5 to 14.5 microns. In addition, a band centered at 15 microns will be used to map atmospheric temperatures and provide an important aid in separating the surface and atmospheric components. The entire planet will be mapped at 100 m resolution within the available data volume using a multi-spectral, rather than hyperspectral, imaging approach. THEMIS will also acquire 20 m resolution visible images in up to 5 spectral bands using a replica of the Mars 98 Orbiter (MARCI) and Lander (MARDI) cameras. Over 15,000 panchromatic (3,000 5-color), 20 x 20 km images will be acquired for morphology studies and landing site selection. The thermal-infrared spectral region contains the fundamental vibrational absorption bands of most minerals which provide diagnostic information on mineral composition. All geologic materials, including carbonates, hydrothermal silica, sulfates, phosphates, hydroxides, silicates, and oxides have strong absorptions in the 6.5-14.5 micron region. Silica and carbonates, which are key diagnostic minerals in thermal spring deposits, are readily identified using thermal-IR spectra. In addition, the ability to identify all minerals allows the presence of aqueous minerals to be interpreted in the proper geologic context. An extensive suite of studies over the past 35 years has demonstrated the utility of vibrational spectroscopy for the quantitative determination of mineralogy and petrology. The fundamental vibrations within different anion groups, such as C03, S04, P04, and SiO4, produce unique, well separated spectral bands that allow carbonates, sulfates, phosphates, silicates, oxides, and hydroxides to be readily identified. Additional stretching and bending modes involving major cations, such as Mg, Fe, Ca, and Na, allow Further mineral identification, such as the excellent discriminability of minerals within the silicate and carbonate groups.
Christensen Per Rex
Ferry Steve
Jakosky Bruce M.
Kieffer Hugh H.
Malin Michael C.
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