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Infrared spectrometer for studies of the atmosphere and surface of mars in the European Mars express mission

Objective

The goal of this work is development of the Infrared Spectrometer for the orbiter of the European Mars Express mission. The wavelength range is from 1.2 to 45 microns, spectral resolution about 2 cm-1. This experiment will contribute to the exploration of the atmosphere of Mars by determination of 3-d temperature field, measurements of small constituents (H2O and CO) and aerosols local abundances and their variations. Also a set of the surface properties will be determined, including local temperature, albedo, and mineral composition and soil grains size. PFS instrument developed earlier for MARS-94/96 mission will be the prototype of the IR spectrometer for Mars Express. Partial redesign, a set of modifications, production of new models, new tests and calibrations will be fulfilled to provide the instrument accommodated for this mission. Eight teams, four from INTAS counties (Italy, Spain, Germany, and France) and four from NIS countries (from Russia and Ukraine) will work on this project 24 months starting from November 1998. Engineering / qualification model will be ready for delivery, and modules of the Flight model will be produced to the end of the project. Also advanced methods of the data interpretation will be developed. The full requested INTAS grant cost is 68000 ECU including 50000 ECU for teams from NIS countries.

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Coordinator

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
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Sancho Panza, s/n
18080 Granada
Spain

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