Author/Authors :
Flamini، نويسنده , , E. and Capaccioni، نويسنده , , F. and Colangeli، نويسنده , , L. and Cremonese، نويسنده , , G. and Doressoundiram، نويسنده , , A. and Josset-Gaudaire، نويسنده , , J.L. and Langevin، نويسنده , , Y. and Debei، نويسنده , , S. and Capria، نويسنده , , M.T. and De Sanctis، نويسنده , , M.C. and Marinangeli، نويسنده , , L. and Massironi، نويسنده , , M. and Mazzotta Epifani، نويسنده , , E. and Naletto، نويسنده , , G. ، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
The limited knowledge about the majority of the Mercury surface leaves many open questions regarding its geological evolution, the anomalously high metal/silicate ratio, the magnetic field generation and exosphere evolution. An integrated suite of instruments, Spectrometer and Imagers for MPO BepiColombo-Integrated Observatory SYStem (SIMBIO-SYS), which includes a stereo imaging system (STC), a high-resolution imager (HRIC) and a visible–near-infrared imaging spectrometer (VIHI), has been selected for the ESA BepiColombo mission to Mercury. SIMBIO-SYS will scan the hermean surface with the three channels and map the physical, morphological, tectonic and compositional properties of the entire planet. The availability of high-resolution images will unveil details of specific target at an unprecedented resolution. The main scientific objectives and performances along with technical characteristics of SIMBIO-SYS are described in this paper.
Keywords :
mercury , surface composition , BepiColombo , SIMBIO-SYS , Planetary geology , DTM
