Concepts and approaches to in situ luminescence dating of martian sediments

摘要

In this paper we present the concept of a robotic instrument for in situ luminescence dating of near-surface sediments on Mars. The scientific objectives and advantages to be gained from the development of such an instrument are described, and the challenges presented by the Mars surface environment to the design and operation of the instrument are outlined. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Ltd. [References: 34]