Radar for Europa Assessment and Sounding: Ocean to Near-surface (REASON)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:abbreviation REASON
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:frequency HF and VHF
gptkbp:goal to characterize the surface and near-surface structure of Europa
to determine the thickness of Europa's ice shell
to search for subsurface lakes and water pockets
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Radar for Europa Assessment and Sounding: Ocean to Near-surface (REASON)
gptkbp:launchDate planned for 2024 (as part of Europa Clipper)
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Europa_Clipper_mission
gptkbp:principalInvestigator gptkb:Donald_Blankenship
gptkbp:purpose to investigate the ice shell and subsurface ocean of Europa
gptkbp:target gptkb:Europa
gptkbp:type ice-penetrating radar
gptkbp:website https://europa.nasa.gov/instruments/reason/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Europa_Clipper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6