Raman signal processing software for automated identification of mineral phases and biosignatures on Mars.
Appl Spectrosc
; 62(4): 364-70, 2008 Apr.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-18416892
ABSTRACT
Data from the ESA ExoMars Rover Mission will provide invaluable input for further studies in astro/exobiology. The search for mineral products as indicators of present and/or past biogenetic activities in Mars' surface and subsurface samples is the main objective of the compact Raman-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument. The inherent features of Raman spectroscopy and LIBS make the combined instrument a unique and very powerful tool in the search for biomarkers and hence it is regarded as the highest priority instrument for mineral analysis within the mission. We have developed a software package for the on-board processing of the instrument's data outputs, including spectral conditioning and search-match characterization of mineral phases and biomarkers. In this paper we show the mathematical and physical basis of the software package.
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Assunto principal:
Análise Espectral Raman
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Software
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Marte
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Meio Ambiente Extraterreno
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Geologia
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Minerais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Appl Spectrosc
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha