Title :
A Method for Analyzing the Surfaces of Extraterrestrial Bodies
Author :
Martin, Troy C. ; Blake, Kenneth R. ; Morgan, Ira L.
Author_Institution :
Texas Nuclear Corporation Austin, Texas
Abstract :
A technique for measuring the major elements comprising an extraterrestrial surface is discussed. This technique has been used to analyze the elements in a three element matrix simulating a common meteorite. Some of the advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Keywords :
Chemical elements; Extraterrestrial measurements; Fluorescence; Geometry; Nuclear measurements; Radiation detectors; Titanium; Voltage; X-ray detection; X-ray detectors;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1965.4323502
