Exploring Gamma-Ray and Neutron Spectroscopy Missions to Mars Caves [Slides]
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ (United States)
In this work, we investigate the sensitivity of active neutron detector systems in Mars caves using MCNP6 to model neutron transport in different cave geometries, compositions, and detectors to determine if active neutron measurements can be used to identify the hydration of cave walls vs floor vs ceilings, and to perform a concept study for potential future Mars cave missions in search of hydration and habitable regions.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- 89233218CNA000001
- OSTI ID:
- 1811864
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-21-27522
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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