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Analytical Protocols for Analysis of Organic Molecules in Mars Analog MaterialsA range of analytical techniques and protocols that might be applied b in situ investigations of martian fines, ices, and rock samples are evaluated by analysis of organic molecules m Mars analogues. These simulants 6om terrestrial (i.e. tephra from Hawaii) or extraterrestrial (meteoritic) samples are examined by pyrolysis gas chromatograph mass spectrometry (GCMS), organic extraction followed by chemical derivatization GCMS, and laser desorption mass spectrometry (LDMS). The combination of techniques imparts analysis breadth since each technique provides a unique analysis capability for Certain classes of organic molecules.
Document ID
20040079765
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mahaffy, Paul R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Brinkerhoff, W. (Johns Hopkins Univ.)
Buch, A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Demick, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Glavin, D. P. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Astrobiology Science Conference
Location: Moffet Field, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: March 28, 2004
End Date: April 1, 2004
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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