Vacuum ultraviolet reflectance spectra of groups L, LL, and E chondrites and of achondritesThe reflectance spectra of individual meteorites of all classes are being measured in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectral wavelength region from 89 to 248 nm to evaluate the potential of VUV spectroscopy as a remote sensing method for planetary studies. In the present investigation, specimens of 15 group L chondrites, 13 group LL chondrites, 7 group E chondrites, and 18 achondrites were studied. Spectra were measured of both polished thin sections and powders of the meteorites, where both were available. Attention is given to measurements of mineral standards, shock effects, and meteorite data. It is concluded that the VUV spectra of meteorites should provide a useful basis for comparisons with spectra of asteroids and comet nuclei taken from spacecraft. VUV spectroscopy should make it possible to identify the major minerals present in a meteorite or asteroid.
Document ID
19820038757
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Wagner, J. K. (Pittsburgh Univ. Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Cohen, A. J. (Pittsburgh Univ. Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Hapke, B. W. (Pittsburgh, University Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Partlow, W. D. (Westinghouse Research and Development Laboratories Pittsburgh, PA, United States)