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View article: Gas mixing through a smoothed particle hydrodynamics approach
Gas mixing through a smoothed particle hydrodynamics approach Open
Transport and mixing of gas species are of particular interest in planetary environments, where interactions among multiple species can occur within confined or porous media. In this work, we present a novel smoothed particle hydrodynamics…
View article: Gas mixing through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach
Gas mixing through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach Open
Transport and mixing of gas species are of particular interest in planetary environments, where interactions among multiple species can occur within confined or porous media. In this work, we present a novel Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics…
View article: Plumes emission from a fracture on a planetary surface using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics: The case of Enceladus
Plumes emission from a fracture on a planetary surface using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics: The case of Enceladus Open
View article: Spectroscopic Investigation of Synthetic Martian Analog Mineral Mixtures Relevant to Gale and Jezero Craters Exploration
Spectroscopic Investigation of Synthetic Martian Analog Mineral Mixtures Relevant to Gale and Jezero Craters Exploration Open
We produced several mineral mixtures and measured their reflectance in the VNIR range (350–2,500 nm) with the aim of reproducing the spectral features observed by the rovers Perseverance and Curiosity in the Jezero and Gale Crater respecti…
View article: Clay Minerals Distribution across the Martian Crustal Dichotomy: Insights into Aqueous Environments on Early Mars
Clay Minerals Distribution across the Martian Crustal Dichotomy: Insights into Aqueous Environments on Early Mars Open
Over nearly two decades numerous studies have revealed evidence for widespread aqueous activities on Mars’ surface, likely occurring from Noachian to Hesperian epochs [1,2]. Clay-bearing deposits are valuable targets to constrain the water…
View article: Investigation of NWA13367 Martian Shergottite by means of VIS-IR imaging spectroscopy
Investigation of NWA13367 Martian Shergottite by means of VIS-IR imaging spectroscopy Open
Introduction: Studying Martian Meteorites in the laboratory provides fundamental clues about the surface composition as well as the evolution of Mars. Spectroscopic and geochemical investigations furnish valuable insight both regarding the…
View article: Gas mixing at Martian atmospheric conditions through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach
Gas mixing at Martian atmospheric conditions through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach Open
IntroductionMany fluid dynamics problems in planetary science involve multiple phases and require advanced numerical methods. While Eulerian approaches are difficult to adapt to complex multi-phase systems, Lagrangian methods like Smoothed…
View article: Biases on the retrieval of aerosols' properties from VIS-NIR data: the NOMAD case study
Biases on the retrieval of aerosols' properties from VIS-NIR data: the NOMAD case study Open
Data acquired by spaceborne spectrometers operating in the visual (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) spectral ranges, are commonly exploited to derive the microphysical properties of planetary atmospheric aerosols (e.g. Adriani et al., 2015; Si…
View article: MoonIS Spectrometer on RASHID Lunar Rover
MoonIS Spectrometer on RASHID Lunar Rover Open
Introduction: The MoonIS instrument is a VIS-IR spectrometer onboard the Emirates Lunar Mission (ELM) of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The mission is part of the MBRSC lunar exploration program and involves the development …
View article: The Geologic Map of the MTM 45302 quadrangle in Northeastern Tempe Terra on Mars.
The Geologic Map of the MTM 45302 quadrangle in Northeastern Tempe Terra on Mars. Open
We present our work on developing the 1:1M scale geologic map of a quadrangle of Mars in the Northeastern Tempe Terra region, next to the transition between Martian highlands and lowlands. The MTM 45302 quadrangle covers an area of about 2…
View article: An Instrumented Laboratory Drill to Investigate Mechanical Properties of Rocks with Rover Drilling Systems
An Instrumented Laboratory Drill to Investigate Mechanical Properties of Rocks with Rover Drilling Systems Open
Rosalind Franklin’s drillThe Rosalind Franklin rover, scheduled for launch in 2028, will drill into the Martian ground in its quest to unravel the planet’s history and search for biomarkers. Equipped with a drilling system capable of reach…
View article: Origin and Development of Interbedded Clays and Sulfates in Equatorial Layered Deposits of Meridiani Planum, Mars
Origin and Development of Interbedded Clays and Sulfates in Equatorial Layered Deposits of Meridiani Planum, Mars Open
Introduction. Several lines of evidence support the idea that Mars once had surface conditions very different from today’s cold, extremely dry environment. In particular, both the planet's morphology and mineralogy indicate that water-rich…
View article: Micro-Raman imaging of Martian Shergottite NWA13367
Micro-Raman imaging of Martian Shergottite NWA13367 Open
The information about the geological history of Mars is contained and codified into the minerals forming the Martian rocks and derived meteorites. Therefore, to understand the physical and chemical processes which occurred on Mars it is ne…
View article: Jupiter's Moon-Induced Infrared Aurorae: Spectral Insights from Juno's JIRAM
Jupiter's Moon-Induced Infrared Aurorae: Spectral Insights from Juno's JIRAM Open
Since the discovery of Jupiter’s auroral footprints linked to the Galilean moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto - extensive efforts have been made to unravel the mechanisms behind these unique features, which have no direct analog on…
View article: Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model for volatile emissions from Mars’ subsurface triggered by the drill onboard the ESA Rosalind Franklin rover
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model for volatile emissions from Mars’ subsurface triggered by the drill onboard the ESA Rosalind Franklin rover Open
IntroductionThe ESA Rosalind Franklin rover, whose launch is scheduled for 2028 as part of the ExoMars mission, is equipped with a drilling system capable of analyzing down to 2 meters in the subsurface of Oxia Planum [1,2]. The primary ai…
View article: Simulations of Enceladus’ plumes with a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model
Simulations of Enceladus’ plumes with a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model Open
Introduction: Volatile material, released from planetary surfaces, provides fundamental information to understand the past and ongoing processes related to the formation and evolution of planetary bodies. The emission of volatiles opens a …
View article: The evolution of a post-impact plume on the surface of the Moon through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach
The evolution of a post-impact plume on the surface of the Moon through a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics approach Open
Introduction: The emission of volatiles from the surfaces of planetary objects brings a lot of information concerning a variety of processes that shape their formation and evolution. The release of such material allows to constrain the phy…
View article: Low-temperature hyper-spectral acquisitions of slabs with water ice and Martian simulant MGS-1.
Low-temperature hyper-spectral acquisitions of slabs with water ice and Martian simulant MGS-1. Open
Introduction:Several space missions have confirmed the presence of ice in our Solar System, including on the surface and subsurface of Mars. The North Polar Cap on Mars shows stratified scarps made of water ice with a minor content of incl…
View article: Origin and Development of Interbedded Clays and Sulfates in Equatorial Layered Deposits of Meridiani Planum, Mars
Origin and Development of Interbedded Clays and Sulfates in Equatorial Layered Deposits of Meridiani Planum, Mars Open
Equatorial Layered Deposits (ELDs) are sedimentary landforms found at equatorial latitudes of Mars showing repetitive bedding and commonly associated with hydrous minerals. These deposits are important archives of Mars' past aqueous condit…
View article: Characterization and Sensitivity Analysis of JIRAM Spectra for Optimizing CH<sub>4</sub> and <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msubsup> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>H</mml:mi> </mml:mrow> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> <mml:mrow> <mml:mo>+</mml:mo> </mml:mrow> </mml:msubsup> </mml:math> Retrieval
Characterization and Sensitivity Analysis of JIRAM Spectra for Optimizing CH<sub>4</sub> and Retrieval Open
Since the Juno spacecraft started orbiting around Jupiter in 2016, our understanding of the planet has continued to expand. One of the mission’s primary scientific objectives was to delve into the mechanisms governing the complex aurorae a…
View article: Vertical and Temporal H<sub>3</sub> <sup>+</sup> Structure at the Auroral Footprint of Io
Vertical and Temporal H<sub>3</sub> <sup>+</sup> Structure at the Auroral Footprint of Io Open
We report the first observation of the vertical and temporal structure of the H 3 + emission at the auroral footprint of Io, as observed by Juno/JIRAM. The brightness vertical profile shows a maximum at 600 km above 1 bar, with no apparent…
View article: Analytical data on three Martian simulants
Analytical data on three Martian simulants Open
View article: Corrigendum: The temporal variability of Io’s hotspots
Corrigendum: The temporal variability of Io’s hotspots Open
View article: Clay - Carbonate Assemblages along the Martian Crustal Dichotomy: A Key to Assess Aqueous Conditions on Early Mars
Clay - Carbonate Assemblages along the Martian Crustal Dichotomy: A Key to Assess Aqueous Conditions on Early Mars Open
Introduction – On Mars, the crustal dichotomy marks the transition from ancient southern highlands to northern lowlands. Infrared datasets reveal several sites therein with extensive clay-rich deposits, further testifying for widespr…
View article: First results of Unsupervised Learning techniques applied to CRISM dataset on Mars
First results of Unsupervised Learning techniques applied to CRISM dataset on Mars Open
Introduction: Spectral and hyperspectral data from remote sensing instruments provide essential information on the composition of planetary surfaces. On Mars, high resolution hyperspectral data are provided by the CRISM…
View article: Volatiles emissions from surface fractures: Enceladus' plumes through Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics simulations
Volatiles emissions from surface fractures: Enceladus' plumes through Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics simulations Open
IntroductionStudying the emission of volatiles from planetary surfaces provides fundamental insights concerning the formation and evolution of planetary bodies, as well as their internal structure. A complex interplay occurs between hydrod…
View article: Volatile emissions from planetary fractures through a smoothed-particle hydrodynamics approach: the case of Mars
Volatile emissions from planetary fractures through a smoothed-particle hydrodynamics approach: the case of Mars Open
IntroductionThe ESA ExoMars Rover mission will have the task of investigating the Martian soil down to 2 meters providing a physical and chemical characterization of the shallow subsurface by means of an extensible drill [1,2]. For underst…
View article: Rock Specimens for Laboratory Drill and Compositional Testing for the Ma_MISS experiment onboard ESA/ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission to Mars
Rock Specimens for Laboratory Drill and Compositional Testing for the Ma_MISS experiment onboard ESA/ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission to Mars Open
The ESA ExoMars mission, which will look for traces of past and present life on Mars, is planned for 2028. The Rosalind Franklin rover will land within a 115 by 15 km ellipse centered at Oxia Planum, a gently sloped broad plain connecting …
View article: Mineralogical and microbiological characterization of the Solforata of Pomezia, Alban Hills, Italy. A case study from a possible Mars analog site.
Mineralogical and microbiological characterization of the Solforata of Pomezia, Alban Hills, Italy. A case study from a possible Mars analog site. Open
It is widely accepted that Mars, in its early history, underwent different stages of aqueous alteration with waters characterized by variable pH and chemistry (e.g., Bibring et al. 2006, Hurowitz and McLennan 2007). While it is commonly as…
View article: Hot rings on Io observed by Juno/JIRAM
Hot rings on Io observed by Juno/JIRAM Open
It has been thought that Io’s many paterae may contain lava lakes, but observations by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft at sufficiently high resolution were limited to a few locations, such as Loki Patera. Data acquired by NASA’s Juno mission in …