Sims, M.R.; Pullan, D.; Pillinger, C.T. and Wright, I.P.
(2002).
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | http://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-0633(02)00015-6 |
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Abstract
In this paper, the case for sample return is examined against in situ analysis and the merits of each approach are discussed. In situ analysis techniques are highly advanced with a large number of methods under continuing development. The authors advise some caution with regard to Mars sample return and conclude that in situ analysis provides a powerful tool necessary to document any sample prior to return by providing complementary data and science. Furthermore, in situ analysis should at least be used as insurance in the near future. If isolation of a sample is required for bio-hazard reasons e.g. in space in a facility attached or associated with the International Space Station then instrumentation developed for in situ analysis will be necessary for sample return analysis, as such instrumentation will be "space qualified". In addition it should be noted that similar in situ instrumentation will be required for manned Mars expeditions.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| ISSN: | 0032-0633 |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Physical Sciences Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) |
| Item ID: | 4944 |
| Depositing User: | Users 6044 not found. |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jul 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2016 12:59 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/4944 |
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