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Near-Infrared imaging spectroscopy of the surface of Mars at meter-scales to constrain the geological origin of hydrous alteration products, identify candidate sites and samples for future in-situ and sample return missions, and guide rover operations

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dc.contributor.authorNoe Dobrea, Eldar Z.
dc.contributor.authorMurchie, Scott L.
dc.contributor.authorMustard, John F.
dc.contributor.authorBishop, Janice L.
dc.contributor.authorMcKeown, Nancy K.
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-06
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-31T01:16:21Z
dc.date.available2022-05-31T01:16:21Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractNear-infrared (NIR; 1-4 um) imaging spectroscopy of Mars has proven itself to be critical in the identification and mapping of the distribution of aqueous alteration products on Mars, and has also been a key player in the process of Landing Site Selection for MSL. In this paper, we argue that increasing the spatial resolution to the meter scale from orbit, and mounting a NIR imaging spectrometer or hyperspectral imager on a rover will result in significant scientific benefits including 1) the identification of new hydrous minerals, 2) setting better constraints of spatial and stratigraphic distribution of the hydrous minerals within outcrops, 3) characterization of bed and unit boundaries and transitions, and 4) identification and analysis of smaller features apparent at MOC and HiRISE scales. In addition to improving the scientific return of both orbital and rover missions, high spatial resolution NIR imaging spectrometers will be critical in the traverse selection, operations, and sample acquisition of future rover missions.
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dc.identifier.citationNoe Dobrea, E. Z., Murchie, S. L., Mustard, J. F., Bishop, J. L., & McKeown, N. K. (2009). Near-infrared imaging spectroscopy of the surface of Mars at meter-scales to constrain the geological origin of hydrous alteration products, identify candidate sites and samples for future in-situ and sample return missions, and guide rover operations, Decadal Survey white paper. Retrieved from: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/studies/139/near-infrared-imaging-spectroscopy-of-the-surface-of-mars-at-meter-scales-to-constrain-the-geological/
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/2040
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
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dc.subjectNIR imaging spectrometers
dc.subjectrovers
dc.subjectMars
dc.titleNear-Infrared imaging spectroscopy of the surface of Mars at meter-scales to constrain the geological origin of hydrous alteration products, identify candidate sites and samples for future in-situ and sample return missions, and guide rover operationsen
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