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The microstructure of the martian surface September 15, 2009 Abstract: We propose an increased emphasis on microanalysis in future Mars surface exploration. The dust component of the soil on Mars offers a microcosm of the mineralogical history of the planet, and it exerts a primary influence on atmospheric, geological, and periglacial properties. The Phoenix mission offered first glimpses of the diversity of soil particle properties that encourage future in situ investigation. Beyond robotic exploration, a soil sample offers a particularly simple and potentially globally representative target for sample return. Authors: Tue Hassenkam, Nanoscience Center, Univ. Cph. Michael H. Hecht, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Elisa Hemmig, Imperial College London Christina von Holstein-Rathlou, Aarhus Univ. W. Thomas Pike, Imperial College London Stubbe Faurschou Hviid, Max-Planck MPS Walter Goetz, MPS Mads Højsgaard, Niels Bohr Institute Morten Bo Madsen, Niels Bohr Institute Thorben Kelling, Universität Münster Janice L. Bishop, SETI Institute Göstar Klingelhöfer, Univ. Mainz Urs Staufer, Technical University Delft Christian Bender Koch, KU-Life, Univ. Copenhagen Kjartan M. Kinch, Niels Bohr Institute Benjamin S. Luethi, Univ. Bern Kristoffer Leer, Niels Bohr Institute Jonathan Merrison, Aarhus University Per Nørnberg, Aarhus University Conference Attendees Daniel Parrat, Niels Bohr Institute Tonci Balic-Zunic, University of Copenhagen Steen Roswall, Niels Bohr Institute Mark S. Bentley, Inst. Weltraumsforschung Glenn Sellar, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Constantinos Charalambous, Imperial Coll. London Susan L. S. Stipp, University of Copenhagen Ken Edgett, Malin Space Science Systems Hanna Sykulska, Imperial College London Pascale Ehrenfreund, Leiden Inst. of Chemistry Michael A. Velbel, Michigan State University Mads Dam Ellehøj, Ice and Climate, NBI Sanjay Vijendran, European Space Agency Cathrine Frandsen, Techn.
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