A Method for Analyzing the Surfaces of Extraterrestrial Bodies

A technique for measuring the major elements comprising an extraterrestrial surface is discussed. This technique has been used to analyze the elements in a three element matrix simulating a common meteorite. Some of the advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

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Published inIEEE transactions on nuclear science Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 104 - 111
Main Authors Martin, Troy C., Blake, Kenneth R., Morgan, Ira L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.02.1965
Subjects
Chemical elements
Extraterrestrial measurements
Fluorescence
Geometry
Nuclear measurements
Radiation detectors
Titanium
Voltage
X-ray detection
X-ray detectors
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Summary:A technique for measuring the major elements comprising an extraterrestrial surface is discussed. This technique has been used to analyze the elements in a three element matrix simulating a common meteorite. Some of the advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
ISSN:0018-9499
1558-1578
DOI:10.1109/TNS.1965.4323502