Instrument Information
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| IDENTIFIER |
urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:mpfr.apxs::1.2
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| NAME |
Alpha Proton X-Ray Spectrometer for MPFR
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| TYPE |
Spectrometer
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| DESCRIPTION |
The Alpha Proton X-Ray Spectrometer for MPFR is an advanced scientific instrument used to analyze the composition of planetary surfaces. By detecting and measuring the interaction of alpha particles, protons, and X-rays with materials, this spectrometer provides detailed insights into the elemental composition of rocks, soil, and other surface materials, helping to understand planetary geology and surface chemistry.
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| SERIAL NUMBER |
not applicable
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| REFERENCES |
Rieder, R., H. Wanke, T. Economou, and A. Turkevich, Determination of the Chemical Composition of Martian Soil and Rocks: The Alpha Proton X Ray Spectrometer, J. Geophys. Res., 102, 4027-4044, 1997.
Rieder, R., T. Economou, H. Wanke, A. Turkevich, J. Crisp, J. Bruckner, G. Dreibus, H.Y. McSween Jr., The Chemical Composition of Martian Soil and Rocks Returned by the Mobile Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer: Preliminary Results from the X-ray Mode, Science, 278, 1771-1774, 1997.
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