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Apr 26, 2012
JSC MARS-1: A Martian Soil Simulant
Authors: Carlton C. Allen, Karen M. Jager, Richard V. Morris, David J. Lindstrom, Marilyn M. Lindstrom, and John P. LockwoodAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Space 98
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We have developed a simulant for the oxidized soil of Mars to support scientific research, engineering studies and education. JSC Mars-1 is the <1 mm size fraction of altered volcanic ash from a Hawaiian cinder cone. The simulant closely matches the reflectance spectrum and approximates the mineralogy, chemical composition, grain size, density, porosity and magnetic properties of Martian soil. JSC Mars-1 is currently available to qualified investigators and educators.
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© 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Aerospace engineering
- Astronomy
- Chemical properties
- Chemistry
- Conical bodies
- Density (material)
- Education
- Engineering education
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Geology
- Geomechanics
- Geometry
- Geotechnical engineering
- Grain (material)
- Mars
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Mathematics
- Planets
- Practice and Profession
- Rocks
- Soil mechanics
- Soil properties
- Volcanic deposits
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Carlton C. Allen
Lockheed Martin Space Mission Systems & Services, Houston, TX 77058
Karen M. Jager
Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711
Richard V. Morris
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058
David J. Lindstrom
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058
Marilyn M. Lindstrom
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058
John P. Lockwood
Geohazards Consultants International, Volcano, HI 96785
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