MOURA magnetometer for Mars MetNet Precursor Mission. Its potential for an in situ magnetic environment and surface characterization

  • Marina Diaz Michelena Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Ruy Sanz Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Ana Belén Fernández Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Víctor de Manuel Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Miguel Felipe Cerdán Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Víctor Apéstigue Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Ignacio Arruego Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • José Ángel Domínguez Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Miguel González Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Héctor Guerrero Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • María Dolores Sabau Payloads and Space Sciences Dept, INTA,
  • Rolf Kilian Geology Dept, University of Trier
  • Oscar Baeza Geology Dept, University of Trier
  • Francisco Ríos Geology Dept, University of Trier
  • Miguel Herraiz Departamento de Física de la Tierra, Astronomía y Astrofísica I, UCM, Instituto de Geociencias, (UCM, CSIC),
  • Luis Vázquez Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, UCM
  • José Manuel Tordesillas Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Observatorio Geofísico de San Pablo-Toledo (SPT)
  • Pablo Covisa Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Observatorio Geofísico de San Pablo-Toledo (SPT)
  • José Aguado Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Observatorio Geofísico de San Pablo-Toledo (SPT)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_FITE.2016.v28.53897
Keywords: Space and planetary magnetometer, gradiometer, magnetic cleanliness, Mars magnetic anomalies, terrestrial analogues of Mars, geomagnetic field.

Abstract

MOURA magnetometer and gradiometer is part of the scientific instrumentation for Mars MetNet Precursor mission. This work describes the objective of the investigation, summarizes the work done in the design and development of the sensor as well as its calibration, and shows the demonstration campaigns to show the potential of such instrument for planetary landers and rovers.

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Published
2016-10-14
How to Cite
Diaz Michelena M., Sanz R., Fernández A. B., de Manuel V., Cerdán M. F., Apéstigue V., Arruego I., Domínguez J. Á., González M., Guerrero H., Sabau M. D., Kilian R., Baeza O., Ríos F., Herraiz M., Vázquez L., Tordesillas J. M., Covisa P. y Aguado J. (2016). MOURA magnetometer for Mars MetNet Precursor Mission. Its potential for an in situ magnetic environment and surface characterization. Física de la Tierra, 28, 65-82. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_FITE.2016.v28.53897
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Vol. 28 (2016): Mars: A multidisciplinary scientific approach
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