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A mass spectrometer concept for identifying planetary atmosphere compositionThe design and use of mass spectrometers to measure and identify atmospheric gas compositions of planets are discussed. Special emphasis during the design phase was given to dynamic range that the instrument must have, mass range the instrument must cover, and precision of the measurements that are necessary, for example to confirm isotope ratios. Some problems encountered in the use of the instrument are illustrated using data from the Pioneer-Venus program.
Document ID
19750012328
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spencer, N. W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Dynatrend, Inc. Proc. of Outer Planet Probe Technol. Workshop, Sect. 1 through 11
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
75N20400
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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