MSM
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MSM is a scientific instrument designed to detect and measure methane in the Martian atmosphere as part of Mars exploration missions.
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
methane spectrometer
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scientific instrument ⓘ spaceborne instrument ⓘ |
| dataType |
methane concentration profiles
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spectral data ⓘ |
| designedFor |
detection of methane in the Martian atmosphere
ⓘ
measurement of methane concentration in the Martian atmosphere ⓘ |
| enables |
constraints on methane lifetime in the Martian atmosphere
ⓘ
constraints on methane production and loss processes on Mars ⓘ |
| environment | space environment around Mars ⓘ |
| measures |
methane
ⓘ
trace gases containing methane signatures ⓘ |
| operatesOn | Martian atmosphere NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
characterize methane abundance on Mars
ⓘ
search for spatial and temporal variations of methane on Mars ⓘ |
| scientificDomain |
astrobiology
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atmospheric science ⓘ planetary science ⓘ |
| supports |
investigation of Martian atmospheric chemistry
ⓘ
study of potential biological sources of methane on Mars ⓘ study of potential geological sources of methane on Mars ⓘ |
| targetBody | Mars NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedBy | Mars mission science teams ⓘ |
| usedFor |
mapping methane distribution over the Martian surface
ⓘ
monitoring temporal variability of Martian methane ⓘ supporting interpretation of other Mars atmospheric measurements ⓘ |
| usedIn | Mars exploration missions ⓘ |
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