Title :
The development of the CheMin XRD/XRF: Reflections on building a spacecraft instrument
Author_Institution :
Ames Res. Center, NASA, Moffett Field, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes some of the experiences and lessons learned in developing the CheMin XRD instrument that is included on the Mars Science Laboratory Mission. The descriptions are from the standpoint of the principal investigator and are anecdotal in nature.
Keywords :
Mars; X-ray diffraction; X-ray emission spectra; artificial satellites; astronomical instruments; CheMin XRD/XRF; Mars science laboratory mission; instrument development; spacecraft instrument; Cameras; Charge coupled devices; Instruments; Mars; Powders; Proposals; X-ray scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0556-4
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2012.6187059
