Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:designedFor gptkb:Mars_Global_Surveyor
gptkbp:endDate 2006
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES)
gptkbp:launchDate 1996
gptkbp:locatedOn gptkb:Mars_Global_Surveyor_spacecraft
gptkbp:measures thermal infrared energy
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:principalInvestigator gptkb:Philip_R._Christensen
gptkbp:resolution 3 km per pixel
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:usedFor studying Martian atmosphere
analyzing Martian polar caps
identifying surface minerals
mapping mineral composition
studying dust storms on Mars
surface temperature measurement
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 6 to 50 micrometers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer_(Mini-TES)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5