The ability to make close-up measurements of rock chemistry is one of the most fundamental tools for astrobiological exploration of Mars and other rocky bodies of the solar system. When conducting surface-based exploration, lithochemical measurements provide critical data that enable interpretation of the local geology, which in turn is vital for determining habitability and searching for evidence of life. The value of lithochemical measurements for geological interpretations has been repeatedly demonstrated with virtually every landed Mars mission over the past four decades.
Micro-XRF : Elemental Analysis for In Situ Geology and Astrobiology Exploration
International Workshop on Instrumentation for Planetary Missions (IPM-2012) ; 2012 ; Greenbelt, MD, United States
2012-10-10
Conference paper
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English
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