APXS (Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer)
GPTKB entity
Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:scientific_instrument
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| gptkbp:detects |
chemical elements
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Max_Planck_Institute_for_Chemistry
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| gptkbp:flownOn |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Opportunity
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Spirit gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_Curiosity gptkb:Mars_2020_Perseverance gptkb:Philae_lander_(Rosetta_mission) gptkb:Mars_Pathfinder |
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1997
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| gptkbp:measures |
gptkb:X-ray_fluorescence
alpha particle backscattering |
| gptkbp:operates |
bombarding samples with alpha particles and X-rays
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| gptkbp:powerSource |
radioisotope sources
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| gptkbp:provides |
planetary geology
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
elemental analysis
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| gptkbp:usedOn |
gptkb:Mars_rovers
lunar landers asteroid missions |
| gptkbp:weight |
~600 grams (Mars rover version)
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA_Curiosity_rover_program
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
APXS (Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer)
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