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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Planning of gravimetric investigations on mars

M. BouchaourA. Ould-abbasN. DiafE. Robens

subject

Petroleum engineeringSpecific surface areaGravimetric analysisEnvironmental scienceSorptionMartian soilMars Exploration ProgramPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryCondensed Matter PhysicsPorosityRemote sensing

description

We propose to install a balance at the surface of Mars. In this paper we present a survey on tasks which could be accomplished by means of a balance. The determination of the specific surface area and porosity of Martian soil and other sorption experiments are discussed. Criteria for the choice of a suitable balance type are given.

https://doi.org/10.1023/b:jtan.0000028046.48093.c4