Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tools
gptkbp:composed_of diamond-tipped drill
gptkbp:contributes_to geological studies
gptkbp:control_system rover's onboard computer
gptkbp:designed_for gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
2000s
planetary exploration
collaboration of engineers
gptkbp:enables scientific analysis
gptkbp:enhances data collection
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_mission
gptkbp:function abrade rock surfaces
gptkbp:has_feature cutting
grinding
polishing
gptkbp:has_impact_on Mars geology
gptkbp:has_weight approximately 1.5 kg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT)
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:sensors
data transmission capabilities
gptkbp:is_capable_of removing surface coatings
gptkbp:is_considered_as a key instrument
gptkbp:is_designed_for rock and soil
efficient operation
gptkbp:is_designed_to withstand harsh environments
maximize scientific return
facilitate scientific discoveries
gptkbp:is_equipped_with gptkb:camera
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:scientific_community
gptkbp:is_integrated_with other scientific instruments
Mars rovers such as Spirit and Opportunity
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory
gptkb:Mars_2020_mission
gptkb:sports_equipment
gptkb:space_mission
rover's arm
Mars rover payloads
Mars rover systems
Mars exploration toolkit
gptkbp:is_similar_to drilling tools
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:performance
durability
simulated Martian conditions
Earth analogs
gptkbp:is_used_for surface analysis
gptkbp:is_used_in sample return missions
field experiments
gptkbp:is_used_to prepare samples for analysis
analyze rock textures
collect geological data
study mineralogy
gptkbp:is_utilized_for surface characterization
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:in-situ_resource_utilization
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:remote_control
gptkb:scientists
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Martian_rocks
gptkbp:operates_under mission phases
gptkbp:provides exposed rock samples
gptkbp:provides_access_to subsurface materials
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Mars_rovers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spirit_Rover
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rovers
gptkb:Opportunity_rover
gptkb:Spirit_rover
gptkb:Opportunity_Rover
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4