Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of dust on the Spirit Rover: Cleaning events, spectral properties, and aggregates
Mars, The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration
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Abstract
This work describes dust deposits on the Spirit Rover over 2000 sols through examination of Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of specific locations on the rover body, including portions of the solar array, Pancam and Mini-TES calibration targets, and the magnets. This data set reveals the three "cleaning events" experienced by Spirit to date, the spectral properties of dust, and the tendency of dust particles to form aggregates 100 um and larger.
Suggested Citation
Vaughan, A.F., Johnson, J., Herkenhoff, K.E., Sullivan, R., Landis, G.A., Goetz, W., Madsen, M., 2010, Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of dust on the Spirit Rover: Cleaning events, spectral properties, and aggregates: Mars, The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration, v. 5, p. 129-145, https://doi.org/10.1555/mars.2010.0005.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of dust on the Spirit Rover: Cleaning events, spectral properties, and aggregates |
| Series title | Mars, The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration |
| DOI | 10.1555/mars.2010.0005 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Publication Date | December 10, 2010 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Mars Informatics Inc. |
| Publisher location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | 17 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Mars, The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration |
| First page | 129 |
| Last page | 145 |
| Other Geospatial | Mars |