Studying the Formation, Evolution, and Habitability of the Galilean Satellites
Abstract
Highly sensitive, high-mass resolution mass spectrometry is an important in situ tool for the study of solar system bodies. In this talk we detail the science objectives, develop the rationale for the measurement requirements, and describe potential instrument/mission methodologies for studying the formation, evolution, and habitability of the Galilean satellites. We emphasize our studies of Ganymede and Europa as described in our instrument proposals for the recently selected JUICE mission and the proposed Europa Clipper mission.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013AGUFM.P43A2005M
- Keywords:
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- 6218 PLANETARY SCIENCES: SOLAR SYSTEM OBJECTS Jovian satellites;
- 6221 PLANETARY SCIENCES: SOLAR SYSTEM OBJECTS Europa;
- 6222 PLANETARY SCIENCES: SOLAR SYSTEM OBJECTS Ganymede;
- 6297 PLANETARY SCIENCES: SOLAR SYSTEM OBJECTS Instruments and techniques