Spectroscopy & Magnetics
Spectroscopy & Magnetics
The Spectroscopy and Magnetics Laboratory conducts detailed
spectroscopic and magnetic analysis on a wide range of
astromaterials and planetary analogue materials.
The lab, located at the Johnson Space Center, is able to provide
physical, chemical, and mineralogical information used to interpret
data from various planetary landers, rovers, and orbiting spacecraft.
Additionally, the diverse laboratory instrumentation and extensive
sample collection support the development, calibration, and
qualification of planetary flight instruments.
The Spectroscopy & Magnetics Laboratory conducts detailed
spectroscopic and magnetic analysis on a wide range of
astromaterials and planetary analogue materials.
The lab, located at the Johnson Space Center, is able to provide
physical, chemical, and mineralogical information used to interpret
data from various planetary landers, rovers, and orbiting spacecraft.
Additionally, the diverse laboratory instrumentation and extensive
sample collection support the development, calibration, and
qualification of planetary flight instruments.
The Spectroscopy & Magnetics Laboratory conducts detailed
spectroscopic and magnetic analysis on a wide range of
astromaterials and planetary analogue materials.
The lab, located at the Johnson Space Center, is able to provide
physical, chemical, and mineralogical information used to interpret
data from various planetary landers, rovers, and orbiting spacecraft.
Additionally, the diverse laboratory instrumentation and extensive
sample collection support the development, calibration, and
qualification of planetary flight instruments.
The scientific instrumentation located in this lab includes visible near-infrared
spectrometers, Mössbauer spectrometers, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer,
electron magnetic resonance spectrometer, vibrating sample magnetometer, magnetic
susceptibility bridge, and a laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy system. In addition,
the lab houses one of the most extensive collections of planetary analogue materials
available. This collection consists of thousands of well-characterized natural rocks
and mineral samples, as well as synthetic minerals and glasses.
Laboratory Leads
|
Richard Morris
NASA 281-483-5040 |
Trevor Graff
Jacobs JETS II 281-483-7998 |
Nikole Haney
Jacobs JETS II 281-792-2151 |
Laboratory Leads
|
Richard Morris
NASA 281-483-5040 |
|
Trevor Graff
Jacobs JETS II 281-483-7998 |
|
Nikole Haney
Jacobs JETS II 281-792-2151 |
Inside the Spectroscopy and Magnetics Laboratory: NASA scientists use a Fourier
Transmission Infrared Spectrometer to analyze terrestrial analogs in support of the Mars
rover missions.