Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIII (2002) sess69.pdf
Thursday, March 14, 2002 POSTER SESSION II 7:00–9:30 p.m. Gymnasium
Mars Future Instruments and Missions
McEwen A. S. Delamere W. A. Eliason E. M. Grant J. A. Gulick V. C. Hansen C. J. Herkenhoff K. E. Keszthelyi L. Kirk R. L. Mellon M. T. Squyres S. W. Thomas N. Weitz C. HiRISE: The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter [#1163] HiRISE, an experiment on the 2005 MRO mission, will provide an unprecedented combination of ground sampling dimension (25-50 cm/pixel), signal-to-noise ratio (>100:1 at all latitudes), swath width (5-10 km), partial 3-color coverage, >2% coverage of Mars at 1 m/pixel or better, and stereo imaging.
Murchie S. Arvidson R. Barnouin-Jha O. Beisser K. Bibring J-P. Bishop J. Boldt J. Choo T. Clancy R. T. Darlington E. H. Des Marais D. Fort D. Hayes J. Lees J. Malaret E. Mehoke D. Morris R. Mustard J. Peacock K. Robinson M. Roush T. Schaefer E. Silverglate P. Smith M. Thompson P. Tossman B. CRISM: Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter [#1697] The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) on MRO will conduct a global survey to find high priority sites, full-resolution measurement of thousands of sites, and tracking of variations in atmospheric and surface properties.
Campbell B. A. Grant J. A. Maxwell T. Radar Penetration in Mars Analog Environments [#1616] A summary of recent work related to radar penetration in volcanic and desert materials, applicable to Mars orbital radar studies.
Goetz W. Kinch K. M. Harrit N. Jaehger M. Zych E. Madsen M. B. Knudsen J. M Ultraviolet Flux Dosimetry on the Surface of Mars [#1216] We outline the scientific potential of ultraviolet (UV) flux measurements on the surface of Mars and we describe a simple device for measuring the UV flux. Test experiments with a prototype device are presented and briefly discussed.
Martin P. D. Chicarro A. F. The ESA Mars Express Mission: Activities Shifting from Hardware to Scientific Operations Preparation [#1495] The Mars Express Science Working Team is shifting its activities from hardware-oriented activities to activities of planning of the science operations of the mission. Some detailed information about the planning activities are given here.
Thompson T. W. Horttor R. L. Acton C. H Jr. Arroyo B. Butman S. Jepsen P. L. Johnson W. T. K. Plaut J. J. Wessen R. Vaisnys A. The Mars Express//NASA Project at JPL [#1044] The Mars Express/NASA Project supports ESA’s Mars Express Mission by providing portions of MARSIS, and via US Co-Investigators, software, and studies. The Discovery Program supports developments for ASPERA.
Moller L. E. Kuhlman K. R. Marshall J. R. Towner M. C. The SNOOPY Angle of Repose Experiment: Calibration of an Instrument to Determine the Angle of Repose of Martian Dust [#2015] The present work calibrates the Student Nanoexperiments for Outreach and Observational Planetary Inquiry (SNOOPY) Angle of Repose experiment. Using particulate collection on small marbles, the measured angles of repose compare well to experimental data and theoretical predictions.
Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIII (2002) sess69.pdf
Sherman J. Trowbridge K. Waldron A. M. Batt C. A. Kuhlman K. R. The SNOOPY Contradistinctive Copper Experiment: Calibration Results [#1955] The Contradistinctive Copper nanoexperiment was designed to investigate the highly oxidizing and abrasive conditions expected on the surface of Mars. The experiment was conceived in response to the MECA Student Nanoexperiment Challenge in 1999.
Lawrence D. J. Wiens R. C. Moore K. R. Prettyman T. H. Development of an Ultracompact Neutron Spectrometer for Identifying Near-Surface Water on Mars [#1597] We are developing a neutron spectrometer (NS) that can make measurements of near-surface (<1 m) water and/or hydrated minerals from a rover on Mars. Using neutron transport models, we find that attaching a NS to a rover does not substantially degrade its ability to detect near-surface water.
Calle C. I. Mantovani J. G. Groop E. E. Buehler M. G. Buhler C. R. Nowicki A. W. Development of a Charged Particle Detector for Windborne Martian Dust [#1649] A prototype of an aerodynamic electrometer to measure the electrostatic properties of Martian atmospheric dust has been constructed. The instrument will enable a more thorough understanding of the potential for electrostatic discharge of different materials on Mars.
Haskin L. A. Wang A. Study of Rocks and Martian Meteorite Using the Brassboard of the Mars Microbeam Raman Spectrometer (MMRS) [#1742] A breadboard of a miniaturized, simple, robust, easily deployed laser microbeam Raman spectrometer for on- surface mineralogy and carbon and water detection has been built. Here’s what it can do on rocks.
Hubble H. W. Ghosh M. Sharma S. K. Horton K. A. Lucey P. G. Angel S. M. Wiens R. C. A Combined Remote LIBS and Raman Spectroscopic Study of Minerals [#1935] In this paper, we explore the use of remote LIBS combined with pulsed-laser Raman spectroscopy for mineral analysis at a distance of 10 meters. Samples analyzed include: carbonates (both biogenic and abiogenic), silicates, and sulfates.
Wiens R. C. Arvidson R. E. Blacic J. D. Chevrel S. Cremers D. A. Brennetot R. Maurice S. Newsom H. Critical Issues in Martian Geochemistry Involving Minor and Trace Elements, and the Applicability of Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) [#1348] Mars exploration requires minor and trace element capabilities to understand the origin of the S-rich dust component, the nature of the oxidized crustal component, and to find exobiology markers. LIBS detection limits are well suited for these.
Wang A. Valentine R. B. Seeking and Identifying Phyllosilicates on Mars – A Simulation Study [#1370] In a simulation of seeking phyllosilicates on Mars, terrestrial ocean sediments were found to provide high quality Raman spectra of clays with low interfering fluorescence because most organic residues had been converted to graphitic carbon.
Zent A. P. Quinn R. C. Grunthaner F. J. Hecht M. H. Buehler M. G. McKay C. P. Ricco A. J. Mars Atmospheric Oxidant Sensor (MAOS): An In-Situ Heterogeneous Chemistry Analysis [#1423] We describe a chemometric array sensor, the Mars Atmospheric Oxidant Sensor (MAOS) that is designed to measure the oxidation rate of thin films on the martian surface. MAOS will discriminate among leading hypotheses for oxidant production.
Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIII (2002) sess69.pdf
Schieber J. Krinsley D. Tennison E. Provenance Studies of Fine-Grained Sediments with Scanned Cathodoluminescence of Quartz: Potential Applications in Planetary Exploration [#1088] Scanned cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL) can be used to identify quartz grains derived from principal source rocks (metamorphic, plutonic, volcanic). SEM study of quartz surface textures provides information about transport processes and environment.
Mickelson E. T. Lindstrom D. J. Allton J. H. Hittle J. D. Cleaning and Cleanliness Verification Techniques for Mars Returned Sample Handling [#1305] Precision cleaning and cleanliness verification techniques are examined as a subset of a comprehensive contamination control strategy for a Mars sample return mission.
Allen C. C. Tsapin A. I. Kuebler K. Haskin L. Wang A. Analysis Inside the Box -Studying Rock and Soil in Biological Quarantine [#1222] Non-destructive, non-contact analysis of rock and soil samples, using X-ray tomography and Raman spectroscopy, can yield geologically useful information. Such techniques may be required for preliminary characterization of samples returned from Mars.
Jurewicz A. J. G. Forney L. Bomba J. Vicker D. Jones S. Yen A. Clark B. Gamber T. Goreva J. Minitti M. Sharp T. Thornton J. M. Willcockson B. Zolensky M. Leshin L. A. Investigating the Use of Aerogel Collectors for the SCIM Martian-Dust Sample Return [#1703] SCIM proposes to return Martian dust and atmospheric samples to Earth. The collection will occur during a high-speed pass of Mars(cf. STARDUST). We disuss the engineering challenges that the Martian atmosphere imposes on this type of experiment, and how we are proceeding to meet them.
Leshin L. A. Yen A. Bomba J. Clark B. Epp C. Forney L. Gamber T. Graves C. Hupp J. Jones S. Jurewicz A. J. G. Oakman K. Rea J. Richardson M. Romeo K. Sharp T. Sutter B. Thiemens M. Thornton J. Vicker D. Willcockson W. Zolensky M. Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars (SCIM): An Early Mars Sample Return Mission Through the Mars Scout Program [#1721] The Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars (SCIM) mission is designed to (1) make a ~40 km pass through the Martian atmosphere, (2) collect dust and atmospheric gas, and (3) return the samples to Earth for analysis.