Release Date: 1/9/04

Image File Name: mtes_tes_dust_co2.jpg

Source File Name(s):

Summary Information: Dust spectra from Mini-TES and TES pointing out
CO2 feature

Name of Sumbitter: Philip R. Christensen

Institution: Arizona State University

Theme/Team/Group: Mini-TES

Sol of Observation: Sol 3

Earth Date of Observation: 1/6/04

Title of Image: CO2 absorption in the martian dust spectrum

Caption: Figure 5: The highlighted portion of the 
dust spectrum shows the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) 
gas in the martian atmosphere. The magnitude of this 
characteristic absorption feature varies depending on 
the distance between Mini-TES and the measured surface. 
Spectra of distant targets have stronger CO2 absorptions 
because Mini-TES is looking through a greater volume of 
atmosphere. 

Email Address: phil.christensen@asu.edu

Phone Number: (480) 965-1790