Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway
The 2010 Arctic Mars Analog Svalbard Expedition (AMASE) investigated two distinct geologic settings on Svalbard, using methodologies and techniques to be deployed on Mars Science Laboratory (MSL). AMASErelated research comprises both analyses conducted during the expedition and further analyses of c...
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ftnasantrs:oai:casi.ntrs.nasa.gov:20140008913 2023-05-15T15:11:30+02:00 Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway Mcadam, Amy Catherine Amundsen, Hans E. F. Stern, Jennifer Claire Morris, Richard V. Bish, David L. Fogel, Marilyn L. Steele, Andrew Mahaffy, Paul R. Bowden, Roxane Glamoclija, Mihaela Ten Kate, Inge L. Blake, David F. Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available June 2013 application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20140008913 unknown Document ID: 20140008913 http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20140008913 Copyright, Distribution as joint owner in the copyright CASI Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration GSFC-E-DAA-TN8969 2013 ftnasantrs 2019-07-21T06:14:30Z The 2010 Arctic Mars Analog Svalbard Expedition (AMASE) investigated two distinct geologic settings on Svalbard, using methodologies and techniques to be deployed on Mars Science Laboratory (MSL). AMASErelated research comprises both analyses conducted during the expedition and further analyses of collected samples using laboratory facilities at a variety of institutions. The Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite on MSL includes pyrolysis ovens, a gas-processing manifold, a quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS), several gas chromatography columns, and a Tunable Laser Spectrometer (TLS). An integral part of SAM development is the deployment of SAM-like instrumentation in the field. During AMASE 2010, two parts of SAM participated as stand-alone instruments. A Hiden Evolved Gas Analysis- Mass Spectrometer (EGA-QMS) system represented the EGA-QMS component of SAM, and a Picarro Cavity Ring Down Spectrometer (EGA-CRDS), represented the EGA-TLS component of SAM. A field analog of CheMin, the XRD/XRF on MSL, was also deployed as part of this field campaign. Carbon isotopic measurements of CO2 evolved during thermal decomposition of carbonates were used together with EGA-QMS geochemical data, mineral composition information and contextual observations made during sample collection to distinguish carbonates formation associated with chemosynthetic activity at a fossil methane seep from abiotic processes forming carbonates associated with subglacial basaltic eruptions. Carbon and oxygen isotopes of the basalt-hosted carbonates suggest cryogenic carbonate formation, though more research is necessary to clarify the history of these rocks. Other/Unknown Material Arctic Svalbard NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Arctic Svalbard Norway |
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Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration Mcadam, Amy Catherine Amundsen, Hans E. F. Stern, Jennifer Claire Morris, Richard V. Bish, David L. Fogel, Marilyn L. Steele, Andrew Mahaffy, Paul R. Bowden, Roxane Glamoclija, Mihaela Ten Kate, Inge L. Blake, David F. Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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The 2010 Arctic Mars Analog Svalbard Expedition (AMASE) investigated two distinct geologic settings on Svalbard, using methodologies and techniques to be deployed on Mars Science Laboratory (MSL). AMASErelated research comprises both analyses conducted during the expedition and further analyses of collected samples using laboratory facilities at a variety of institutions. The Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite on MSL includes pyrolysis ovens, a gas-processing manifold, a quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS), several gas chromatography columns, and a Tunable Laser Spectrometer (TLS). An integral part of SAM development is the deployment of SAM-like instrumentation in the field. During AMASE 2010, two parts of SAM participated as stand-alone instruments. A Hiden Evolved Gas Analysis- Mass Spectrometer (EGA-QMS) system represented the EGA-QMS component of SAM, and a Picarro Cavity Ring Down Spectrometer (EGA-CRDS), represented the EGA-TLS component of SAM. A field analog of CheMin, the XRD/XRF on MSL, was also deployed as part of this field campaign. Carbon isotopic measurements of CO2 evolved during thermal decomposition of carbonates were used together with EGA-QMS geochemical data, mineral composition information and contextual observations made during sample collection to distinguish carbonates formation associated with chemosynthetic activity at a fossil methane seep from abiotic processes forming carbonates associated with subglacial basaltic eruptions. Carbon and oxygen isotopes of the basalt-hosted carbonates suggest cryogenic carbonate formation, though more research is necessary to clarify the history of these rocks. |
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Mcadam, Amy Catherine Amundsen, Hans E. F. Stern, Jennifer Claire Morris, Richard V. Bish, David L. Fogel, Marilyn L. Steele, Andrew Mahaffy, Paul R. Bowden, Roxane Glamoclija, Mihaela Ten Kate, Inge L. Blake, David F. |
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Mcadam, Amy Catherine Amundsen, Hans E. F. Stern, Jennifer Claire Morris, Richard V. Bish, David L. Fogel, Marilyn L. Steele, Andrew Mahaffy, Paul R. Bowden, Roxane Glamoclija, Mihaela Ten Kate, Inge L. Blake, David F. |
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Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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Isotopic and Geochemical Investigation of Two Distinct Mars Analog Environments Using Evolved Gas Techniques in Svalbard, Norway |
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isotopic and geochemical investigation of two distinct mars analog environments using evolved gas techniques in svalbard, norway |
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