Exocam: Mars in a box to simulate soil-atmosphere interactions

We present the principle of the EXOCAM chamber, devoted to the study of physical-chemical interactions between the atmosphere and the surface and subsurface in Mars conditions. The purpose of this experiment is to reach a better knowledge of the physical and chemical processes that altered the atmos...

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Published in:Advances in space research 2001, Vol.27 (2), p.189-193
Main Authors: Rannou, P., Chassefière, E., Encrenaz, T., Erard, S., Génin, J.M., Ingrin, J., Jambon, A., Jolivet, J.P., Raulin, F., Renault, P., Rochette, P., Person, A., Siguier, J.M., Toublanc, D.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy - instrumentation
Atmosphere - chemistry
Equipment Design
Exobiology - instrumentation
Extraterrestrial Environment
Hydrogen Peroxide - chemistry
Mars
Sciences of the Universe
Soil
Space life sciences
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Summary:We present the principle of the EXOCAM chamber, devoted to the study of physical-chemical interactions between the atmosphere and the surface and subsurface in Mars conditions. The purpose of this experiment is to reach a better knowledge of the physical and chemical processes that altered the atmosphere-soil coupled system. We describe the scientific goals of EXOCAM, the multiple fields that will benefit from this experiment and the instrumentation that is devoted to the analysis of the results. We also give a description of the chamber and its main devices.
ISSN:0273-1177
1879-1948
DOI:10.1016/S0273-1177(01)00046-1