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The Rocks of Gusev Crater as Viewed by Mini-TESWe are developing the means to separate atmospheric spectral features from rock spectra. Measurements made in the late afternoon when the temperature difference between the rocks and sky is the greatest provide spectra that are least impacted by downwelling radiance. Additionally, the long wavelength range of Mini-TES spectra contain spectral features that are least effected by contributions from the atmosphere due to its relative transparency in this range. Mini-TES spectra have thus been used to reveal the geological diversity in Gusev crater and will continue to be a rich source of mineralogical information as Spirit continues its traverse.
Document ID
20050175758
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ruff, S. W. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Christensen, P. R. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Blaney, D. L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVI, Part 17
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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