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MICA - Mineral Identification & Composition Analyzer
ISRA - InSitu Resource Analyzer
MICA on the Ames K9 rover arm
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- MICA provides “quick-look” data
sets --simultaneous XRD, XRF,
optical imaging, and grain-size
analysis.
- No sample preparation required
- MICA can provide definitive
compositional analysis in as little
as 15 min.
- Mass = 1.4 kg. Power = 12 W
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