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Mars Global Simulant MGS-1: A Rocknest-based open standard for basaltic martian regolith simulants

Mars Global Simulant MGS-1: A Rocknest-based open standard for basaltic martian regolith simulants

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Authors

Kevin Cannon, Daniel Britt, Trent Smith, Ralph Fritsche, Daniel Batcheldor

Abstract

The composition and physical properties of martian regolith are dramatically better understood compared to just a decade ago, particularly through the use of X-ray diffraction by the Curiosity rover. Because there are no samples of this material on Earth, researchers and engineers rely on terrestrial simulants to test future hardware and address fundamental science and engineering questions. Even with eventual sample return, the amount of material brought back would not be enough for bulk studies. However, many of the existing regolith simulants were designed 10 or 20 years ago based on a more rudimentary understanding of martian surface mate...  more

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31223/osf.io/rtg72

Subjects

Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Planetary Geology, Planetary Sciences

Keywords

Mars, regolith, simulant

Dates

Published: 2018-06-04 17:21

License

GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) 2.1