Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer
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The Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer is a scientific instrument designed to measure the composition and isotopes of neutral gases and ions in a planetary atmosphere, such as that of Mars.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mass Spectrometer for Planetary Exploration Europa | 1 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
atmospheric science instrument
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mass spectrometer ⓘ scientific instrument ⓘ spacecraft instrument ⓘ |
| analyzes |
atomic species in atmospheres
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ionized atmospheric constituents ⓘ molecular species in atmospheres ⓘ |
| designedFor |
Mars atmosphere measurements
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measurement of ion species ⓘ measurement of neutral species ⓘ planetary atmosphere measurements ⓘ |
| hasMeasurementTechnique |
mass spectrometry
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quadrupole mass filtering ⓘ time-of-flight analysis ⓘ |
| hasOutput |
isotopic ratios of key elements
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mass spectra of atmospheric species ⓘ number densities of atmospheric constituents ⓘ |
| measures |
chemical composition of planetary atmospheres
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ions ⓘ isotopic composition ⓘ neutral gases ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
planetary upper atmosphere
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space environment ⓘ |
| providesDataFor |
atmospheric composition models
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climate evolution models of planets ⓘ comparative planetology of atmospheres ⓘ studies of atmospheric loss to space ⓘ studies of isotopic fractionation ⓘ |
| supportsDiscipline |
aeronomy
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atmospheric physics ⓘ planetary science ⓘ space physics ⓘ |
| targetEnvironment |
Mars atmosphere
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planetary ionosphere ⓘ planetary thermosphere ⓘ |
| usedFor |
characterizing upper atmosphere composition
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in situ atmospheric analysis ⓘ measurement of atmospheric density ⓘ measurement of atmospheric temperature-related properties ⓘ measurement of isotopic ratios in planetary atmospheres ⓘ planetary aeronomy studies ⓘ studying atmospheric escape processes ⓘ studying atmospheric evolution ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
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this entity surface form:
Mass Spectrometer for Planetary Exploration Europa
subject surface form:
MAVEN