Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa
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The Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa is a remote-sensing instrument on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft designed to map the moon’s surface composition and search for signs of habitability by analyzing reflected light across a wide range of wavelengths.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
imaging spectrometer
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planetary science instrument ⓘ remote-sensing instrument ⓘ spacecraft instrument ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
constraints on surface-ocean exchange processes
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identification of recent or active surface regions ⓘ understanding of Europa’s geologic processes ⓘ |
| dataProduct |
spectral image cubes
ⓘ
surface composition maps ⓘ |
| designedFor |
global mapping of Europa’s surface
ⓘ
regional high-resolution compositional mapping ⓘ |
| designedToWithstand | high-radiation conditions near Jupiter ⓘ |
| enables |
detection of hydrated salts
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detection of possible organic compounds ⓘ identification of water ice phases ⓘ mapping of surface compositional units ⓘ |
| environment | Jovian system radiation environment ⓘ |
| hostBody | Europa Clipper spacecraft bus ⓘ |
| hostMissionAgency | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hostMissionProgram | NASA Europa Clipper mission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hostMissionType | Jupiter system orbiter mission ⓘ |
| method |
imaging spectroscopy
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reflectance spectroscopy ⓘ |
| missionPhaseUsage | Europa flyby science phase ⓘ |
| observes | reflected sunlight ⓘ |
| observingGeometry | flyby observations of Europa ⓘ |
| operator | NASA ⓘ |
| partOf | Europa Clipper NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
map Europa’s surface composition
ⓘ
search for signs of habitability ⓘ |
| scientificDiscipline |
astrobiology
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planetary geology ⓘ remote sensing spectroscopy ⓘ |
| scientificGoal |
characterize the distribution of surface ices on Europa
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constrain the composition of Europa’s surface salts and organics ⓘ identify non-ice materials on Europa’s surface ⓘ investigate potential chemical exchange between Europa’s surface and subsurface ocean ⓘ |
| spacecraft | Europa Clipper NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spectralRange |
near-infrared wavelengths
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shortwave infrared wavelengths ⓘ visible wavelengths ⓘ |
| supportsMission |
assessment of Europa’s habitability
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selection of high-priority regions for follow-up study ⓘ |
| target | Europa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| uses |
detector arrays
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dispersive optics ⓘ |
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