Instrument Information
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| IDENTIFIER |
urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:pancam.mer2::1.2
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| NAME |
Mars Exploration Rover Spirit Panoramic Camera
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| TYPE |
Imager
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| DESCRIPTION |
The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit (MER 2) Panoramic Camera (Pancam) investigation was part of the Athena science payload launched to Mars in 2003. The scientific goals of the Pancam investigation were to assess the high resolution morphology, topography, and geologic context of each MER landing site; to obtain color images to constrain the mineralogic, photometric, and physical properties of surface materials; and to determine dust and aerosol opacity and physical properties from direct imaging of the Sun and sky. Pancam also provided mission support measurements for the rovers, including Sun-finding for rover navigation; hazard identification and digital terrain modeling to help guide long-term rover traverse decisions; high resolution imaging to help guide the selection of in situ sampling targets; and acquisition of education and public outreach products. The Pancam optical, mechanical, and electronics design were optimized to achieve these science and mission support goals.
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| MODEL IDENTIFIER |
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| NAIF INSTRUMENT IDENTIFIER |
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| SERIAL NUMBER |
not applicable
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| REFERENCES |
Bell, J.F. III, The Mars Exploration Rover Athena Panoramic Camera (Pancam) Investigation, Journal of Geophysical Research, June 23, 2003.
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