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30 - Neutron, Gamma-Ray, and X-Ray Spectroscopy of Planetary Bodies

from Part IV - Applications to Planetary Surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 November 2019

By
Thomas H. Prettyman ,
Peter A. J. Englert ,
Naoyuki Yamashita  and
Margaret E. Landis
Edited by
Janice L. Bishop ,
James F. Bell III  and
Jeffrey E. Moersch
Janice L. Bishop
Affiliation:
SETI Institute, California
James F. Bell III
Affiliation:
Arizona State University
Jeffrey E. Moersch
Affiliation:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Summary

This chapter provides a brief review of missions using X-ray, gamma-ray, and neutron spectroscopy to determine the chemical composition of planetary surfaces. This chapter presents the history of planetary radiation measurements, including significant discoveries. Summary tables with links to the archived data provide a resource for readers interested in working in this field. Upcoming missions and possible future directions are described.

Keywords

X-raysgamma raysneutronsradiationcosmic raysspectroscopyelemental compositionplanetary missionsformation and evolutionMercuryVenusMoonMarsVestaCeres
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Remote Compositional Analysis
Techniques for Understanding Spectroscopy, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry of Planetary Surfaces
 , pp. 588 - 603
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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