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Assessment of a 2016 mission concept: The search for trace gases in the atmosphere of Mars

dc.contributor.authorZurek, R.W.
dc.contributor.authorChicarro, A.
dc.contributor.authorAllen, M.A.
dc.contributor.authorBertaux, J.-L.
dc.contributor.authorClancy, R.T.
dc.contributor.authorDaerden, F.
dc.contributor.authorFormisano, V.
dc.contributor.authorGarvin, J.B.
dc.contributor.authorNeukum, G.
dc.contributor.authorSmith, M.D.
dc.date2011
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-29T12:43:54Z
dc.date.available2016-03-29T12:43:54Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://orfeo.belnet.be/handle/internal/3154
dc.descriptionThe reported detection of methane in the atmosphere of Mars as well as its potentially large seasonal spatial variations challenge our understanding of both the sources and sinks of atmospheric trace gases. The presence of methane suggests ongoing exchange between the subsurface and the atmosphere of potentially biogenic trace gases, while the spatial and temporal variations cannot be accounted for with current knowledge of martian photochemistry. A Joint Instrument Definition Team (JIDT) was asked to assess concepts for a mission that might follow up on these discoveries within the framework of a series of joint missions being considered by ESA and NASA for possible future exploration of Mars. The following is based on the report of the JIDT to the space agencies (Zurek et al.; 2009); a synopsis of the report was presented at the Workshop on Mars Methane held in Frascati, Italy, in November 2009. To summarize, the JIDT believed that a scientifically exciting and credible mission could be conducted within the evolving capabilities of the science/ telecommunications orbiter being considered by ESA and NASA for possible launch in the 2016 opportunity for Mars.
dc.languageeng
dc.titleAssessment of a 2016 mission concept: The search for trace gases in the atmosphere of Mars
dc.typeArticle
dc.subject.frascatiPhysical sciences
dc.audienceScientific
dc.subject.freeAtmosphere
dc.subject.freeAtmospheric trace gas
dc.subject.freeFollow up
dc.subject.freeInstrument definition
dc.subject.freeMars
dc.subject.freeMission concepts
dc.subject.freeOrbiter
dc.subject.freePossible futures
dc.subject.freeSpace agency
dc.subject.freeSpatial and temporal variation
dc.subject.freeSpatial variations
dc.subject.freeTrace gases
dc.subject.freeAtmospheric chemistry
dc.subject.freeGases
dc.subject.freeKnowledge management
dc.subject.freeMethane
dc.subject.freeNASA
dc.subject.freeSpace flight
dc.source.titlePlanetary and Space Science
dc.source.volume59
dc.source.issue2-3
dc.source.page284-291
Orfeo.peerreviewedYes
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.pss.2010.07.007
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-79551468904


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