MSL - SAM and CHEMIN, Discussion of the science/results from these instruments |
MSL - SAM and CHEMIN, Discussion of the science/results from these instruments |
Nov 21 2012, 11:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Admin Posts: 3108 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Canberra, Australia Member No.: 615 |
ADMIN NOTE: Hi All, a new topic for the discussion of the science from the SAM and Chemin instruments.
There has been a very important amendment to Rule 1.3 which is explained here. Please remember Rule 1.3 at all times when discussing matters in this section. |
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Feb 15 2013, 02:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-August 11 Member No.: 6121 |
Could somebody please elaborate on the statement made several weeks ago that the SAM unit has a serious leak in its stored reagents? Where is a link or reference to what has been stated publically about this issue by the mission team?
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Feb 15 2013, 05:07 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 21-January 13 Member No.: 6845 |
"Although none of them have been punctured yet for the actual wet chemistry experiment, it is suspected that one or more may be releasing some of its reactant. "http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2013/pdf/1249.pdf FROM BACKGROUND TO SIGNAL: CHALLENGES OF A SOLID SAMPLE ANALYSIS USING SAM GC-MS
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