Abstract: Recent analyses of X-ray diffraction (XRD) data from the CheMin instrument using the FULLPAT program…
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Generating Excitement and Increasing Awaressness of NASA Planetary Science and Astromaterials Assets
Abstract: Students, educators, the public, and the scientific community are so often inspired by NASA science…
Spectral Properties of Hydrated Poorly Crystalline Materials for Spectral Analysis of the Moon and Mars
Abstract: Visible/near-infrared (VNIR) reflectance spectra of both Mars [1] and the Moon [2] include hydration bands…
A Diversity of Calcium-Rich Carbonates in EETA 79001
Abstract: Carbonate minerals of martian origin are present in several martian meteorites in trace concentrations (less…
In Situ Coordinated Analysis of Carbonaceous Chondrite Organic Matter
Abstract: Microanalytical studies of carbonaceous chondrites (CC’s) have identified a vast array of isotopically, chemically and…
Electron Beam Damage in Apatite: Limitations for SKa Measurements of S6+/?S
Abstract: In magmatic systems, the availabil- ity of excess oxygen that can react with multivalent elements…
Isolation and Monitoring of Cleanroom-Associated Microbial Contaminates From Geological Collections
Abstract: Microbial contamination is of particular interest to geological curation as many microorganisms can change mineral…
Geochemistry of Diagenetic Fluids and Sedimentary Protolith of Gale Crater
Abstract: The geochemical composition of the sediments of Gale crater can be modeled using two component…
Estimated Refractive Indices of Calcite, Dolomite, and Magnesite: ~0.3-500 M.
Abstract: Carbonate minerals are germane to questions involving volatile and climate history on Mars [e.g., 1-2].…
An Integrated Approach to Weather Radar Calibration and Monitoring Using Ground Clutter and Satellite Comparisons
Abstract: The stability and accuracy of weather radar reflectivity calibration are imperative for quantitative applications, such…