Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of dust on the Spirit Rover: Cleaning events, spectral properties, and aggregates
January 1, 2010
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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pancam and Microscopic Imager observations of dust on the Spirit Rover: Cleaning events, spectral properties, and aggregates |
| DOI | 10.1555/mars.2010.0005 |
| Authors | Alicia F. Vaughan, Jeffrey R. Johnson, Kenneth E. Herkenhoff, Robert Sullivan, Geoffrey A. Landis, Walter Goetz, Morten B. Madsen |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mars, The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration |
| Index ID | 70004567 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |