Perseverance's scanning habitable environments with Raman and luminescence for organics and chemicals (SHERLOC) investigation
R Bhartia, LW Beegle, L DeFlores, W Abbey… - Space Science …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract The Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for
Organics and Chemicals (SHERLOC) is a robotic arm-mounted instrument on NASA's …
Organics and Chemicals (SHERLOC) is a robotic arm-mounted instrument on NASA's …
The Mars 2020 Engineering Cameras and microphone on the perseverance rover: A next-generation imaging system for Mars exploration
JN Maki, D Gruel, C McKinney, MA Ravine… - Space science …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is equipped with a next-generation engineering
camera imaging system that represents an upgrade over previous Mars rover missions …
camera imaging system that represents an upgrade over previous Mars rover missions …
Detection of silica-rich deposits on Mars
Mineral deposits on the martian surface can elucidate ancient environmental conditions on
the planet. Opaline silica deposits (as much as 91 weight percent SiO2) have been found in …
the planet. Opaline silica deposits (as much as 91 weight percent SiO2) have been found in …
The opportunity rover's Athena science investigation at Meridiani Planum, Mars
SW Squyres, RE Arvidson, JF Bell Iii, J Bruckner… - science, 2004 - science.org
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has investigated the landing site in Eagle crater
and the nearby plains within Meridiani Planum. The soils consist of fine-grained basaltic …
and the nearby plains within Meridiani Planum. The soils consist of fine-grained basaltic …
Curiosity's Mars hand lens imager (MAHLI) investigation
Abstract The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) investigation
will use a 2-megapixel color camera with a focusable macro lens aboard the rover, Curiosity …
will use a 2-megapixel color camera with a focusable macro lens aboard the rover, Curiosity …
An integrated view of the chemistry and mineralogy of Martian soils
The mineralogical and elemental compositions of the martian soil are indicators of chemical
and physical weathering processes. Using data from the Mars Exploration Rovers, we show …
and physical weathering processes. Using data from the Mars Exploration Rovers, we show …
Ancient aqueous environments at Endeavour crater, Mars
RE Arvidson, SW Squyres, JF Bell III, JG Catalano… - Science, 2014 - science.org
Opportunity has investigated in detail rocks on the rim of the Noachian age Endeavour
crater, where orbital spectral reflectance signatures indicate the presence of Fe+ 3-rich …
crater, where orbital spectral reflectance signatures indicate the presence of Fe+ 3-rich …
Sedimentary rocks at Meridiani Planum: Origin, diagenesis, and implications for life on Mars
SW Squyres, AH Knoll - Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2005 - Elsevier
The MER rover Opportunity has carried out the first outcrop-scale investigation of ancient
sedimentary rocks on Mars. The rocks, exposed in craters and along fissures in Meridiani …
sedimentary rocks on Mars. The rocks, exposed in craters and along fissures in Meridiani …
Characteristics, distribution, origin, and significance of opaline silica observed by the Spirit rover in Gusev crater, Mars
The presence of outcrops and soil (regolith) rich in opaline silica (∼ 65–92 wt% SiO2) in
association with volcanic materials adjacent to the “Home Plate” feature in Gusev crater is …
association with volcanic materials adjacent to the “Home Plate” feature in Gusev crater is …
Wind‐driven particle mobility on Mars: Insights from Mars Exploration Rover observations at “El Dorado” and surroundings at Gusev Crater
R Sullivan, R Arvidson, JF Bell III… - Journal of …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The ripple field known as “El Dorado” was a unique stop on Spirit's traverse where dust‐
raising, active mafic sand ripples and larger inactive coarse‐grained ripples interact …
raising, active mafic sand ripples and larger inactive coarse‐grained ripples interact …