Mass spectrometric measurements of atmospheric composition
Abstract
The development of a magnetic sector field analyzer for continuous sampling and measurement of outer planetary atmospheres is discussed. Special features of the analyzer include a dynamic range of 10 to the minus 7th power, a mass range from 1 to 48 AMU, two ion sensitivities, a special scan time of 35 sec at 14 BPS, and the use of ion counting techniques for analysis.
- Publication:
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Outer Planet Probe Technology Workshop
- Pub Date:
- August 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974oppt.workW....H
- Keywords:
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- Analyzers;
- Atmospheric Composition;
- Mass Spectrometers;
- Planetary Atmospheres;
- Dynamic Characteristics;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Magnetic Properties;
- Space Probes;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation