Calibrating the ChemCam laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy instrument for carbonate minerals on Mars
The ChemCam instrument suite onboard the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover includes the first laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument for extraterrestrial applications. Here we examine carbonate minerals in a simulated martian environment to better understand the LIBS signature of these materials on Mars. Both chemical composition and rock type are determined using multivariate analysis techniques. Composition is confirmed using scanning electron microscopy. Our results show that ChemCam can recognize and differentiate between different types of carbonate materials on Mars.
- OSTI ID:
- 22036477
- Journal Information:
- Applied Optics, Journal Name: Applied Optics Journal Issue: 13 Vol. 49; ISSN 0003-6935; ISSN APOPAI
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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