Mars Exploration Rovers- Jan 2004 Mini-TES Pancam Navcam Mossbauer spectrometer APXS Rock Abrasion Tool Microscopic Mission Objective EPL Learn about ancient water and climate on Mars For each rover, analyze a total of 6-12 targets Targets=natural rocks, abraded rocks, and soil Drive 200-1000 meters per rover Slide courtesy of Kanna rajan Mars Exploration Rover Surface Operations Scenario Day 2 Traverse Estimated During the Day Day 1 (20-50 meters) e ActivitiesMars Exploration Rovers – Jan. 2004 Mars Exploration Rovers – Jan. 2004 Mission Objectives: • Learn about ancient water and climate on Mars. • For each rover, analyze a total of 6-12 targets – Targets = natural rocks, abraded rocks, and soil • Drive 200-1000 meters per rover Mission Objectives: • Learn about ancient water and climate on Mars. • For each rover, analyze a total of 6-12 targets – Targets = natural rocks, abraded rocks, and soil • Drive 200-1000 meters per rover Mini-TES Pancam Navcam Rock Abrasion Tool Microscopic Imager Mossbauer spectrometer APXS Mars Exploration Rover Surface Operations Scenario Target Day 4 During the Day Science Activities Day 1 Long-Distance Traverse (<20-50 meters) Day 2 Initial Position; Followed by “Close Approach” During the Day Autonomous On￾Board Navigation Changes, as needed Day 2 Traverse Estimated Error Circle Day 3 Science Prep (if Required) Day 2 Traverse Estimated Error Circle Image courtesy of JPL. Slide courtesy of Kanna Rajan