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Measurement of Surface Composition for the Icy Galilean Moons Via Neutral and Ion Mass Spectrometry from Orbit with JIMOIn this paper, we will provide insights into mass spectrometer requirements. In addition, we will describe the modeling of the neutrals ejected from likely surface materials and their ionization rates in the Jovian environment. We will use such models to connect the mass spectra measurements of the freshly formed ions to surface composition. We will also discuss what possible compositional signatures are for endogenic materials other than water ice. Finally, since a goal is to identify material composition with surface features, we will describe the transport of neutrals ejected from the surface prior to detection by either an ion or neutral mass spectrometer.
Document ID
20030066022
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wong, M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Berthelier, J.
(Centre des Etudes Terrestraire et Planetaire)
Carlson, R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Cooper, J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Johnson, R.
(Virginia Univ. Charlottesville, VA, United States)
Jurac, S.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Leblanc, F.
(Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
Shematovich, V.
(Academy of Sciences (USSR))
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Forum on Concepts and Approaches for Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
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