DocumentCode :
2573876
Title :
Performance of the miniature thermal emission spectrometer (Mini-TES) for Mars 2001 Lander
Author :
Bates, Duane ; Silverman, Steven ; Jeter, James ; Blasius, Karl ; Christensen, Phil ; Mehall, Greg
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing, Goleta, CA, USA
Volume :
3
fYear :
2000
fDate :
2000
Firstpage :
135
Abstract :
This paper describes the science rationale, design, and the measured performance of the Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer (Mini-TES). Mini-TES is a single detector Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS), covering the spectral range 5-28 μm at 10 cm-1 spectral resolution. The primary mission of Mini-TES will be to obtain mineralogical data for rocks and soil surrounding the 2001 Lander. Mini-TES also plays a key role in the Mars sample return missions in 2003 and 2005. The Mini-TES design is based on proven heritage from the successful Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) TES which is currently providing excellent science data from Mars orbit. Mini-TES has only 15% of the volume and 17% of the mass of MGS TES. The use of TES design heritage and commercial technology in a few key areas has led to a low-cost, robust design. Additional applications are anticipated for the Mini-TES in the exploration of other planets, moons, asteroids, and comets
Keywords :
Fourier transform spectrometers; Mars; astronomical instruments; infrared detectors; infrared spectrometers; 5 to 28 micron; APEX science mission; Athena mission; Mars 2001 Lander; Mars sample return missions; Mini-TES design; folding optics; low-cost robust design; mineralogical data; miniature thermal emission spectrometer; modular design; single detector Fourier transform spectrometer; Contracts; Costs; Detectors; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Mars; NASA; Remote sensing; Soil; Spectroscopy;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
ISSN :
1095-323X
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5846-5
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2000.879842
Filename :
879842
Link To Document :
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