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| Paper: |
Development of Thermal Infrared Emission Spectroscopy for Geological Investigations of Mars and Earth |
| Volume: |
196, Thermal Emission Spectroscopy and Analysis of Dust, Disks, and Regoliths |
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249 |
| Authors: |
Ruff, S. W. |
| Abstract: |
The Thermal Emission Spectrometer laboratory at Arizona State University was established to support the observations of the Thermal Emission Spectrometer instrument on board the ill-fated Mars Observer spacecraft. The opportunity to re-fly this instrument was made available with the advent of the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, currently in orbit around Mars. Over the fifteen years since the laboratory was established, the thermal-IR emission technique has matured to the point that it can serve as an effective and reliable tool to address a wide range of geological questions. A few of the highlights in the evolution of the laboratory are described briefly for the purpose of alerting the astronomical community to the activities of the ASU laboratory. |
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