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ChemCam Science Objectives for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) RoverChemCam consists of two remote sensing instruments. One, a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument provides rapid elemental composition data on rocks and soils within 13 m of the rover. By using laser pulses, it can remove dust or profile through weathering layers remotely. The other instrument, the Remote Micro-Imager (RMI), provides the highest resolution images between 2 m and infinity. At approximately 80 Rad field of view, its resolution exceeds that of MER Pancam by at least a factor of four. The ChemCam instruments are described in a companion paper by Maurice et al. [1]. Here we present the science objectives for the ChemCam instrument package.
Document ID
20050180795
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wiens, R.
(Los Alamos National Lab. NM, United States)
Maurice, S.
(Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements Toulouse, France)
Bridges, N.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Clark, B.
(Lockheed Martin Astronautics United States)
Cremers, D.
(SDN Research Santa Fe, NM, United States)
Herkenhoff, K.
(Geological Survey Flagstaff, AZ, United States)
Kirkland, L.
(Lunar and Planetary Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Mangold, N.
(Department of the Environment Unknown)
Manhes, G.
(Institut de Physique du Globe Paris, France)
Mauchien, P.
(Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique Saclay, France)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVI, Part 21
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
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