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NEUTRAL MASS SPECTROMETER [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The Neutral Mass Spectrometer (NMS) is a light weight quadrupole-type mass analyser. It will measure the composition and density of neutral particles in the upper atmosphere of Mars. This is one of the key information to study the interaction between the solar wind and the Martian upper atmosphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le spectromètre de masse neutre, NMS, permet de déterminer la composition et l'énergie des gaz neutres de la chevelure de la comète de Halley.

Spanish

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