Ancient Australian Rocks and the Search for Life on Mars
Adrian J. Brown, Christina E. Viviano, Timothy A. Goudge
TL;DR
This study uses advanced remote sensing techniques to analyze Martian rocks, revealing olivine-dominated regions that inform the planet's volcanic and potential biosignature history, aiding future Mars exploration.
Contribution
It introduces a new analysis method for CRISM data to identify mineral compositions, enhancing understanding of Martian geology and habitability.
Findings
Identified olivine-rich regions without carbonates or clays.
Provided insights into the formation history of rocks in Jezero crater.
Enhanced remote sensing techniques for planetary mineral detection.
Abstract
We discuss the results of a remote sensing study that has revealed new details about an important rock unit dominated by two minerals that can be associated with volcanism (olivine) and life (carbonate). The study, which used a new analysis technique on CRISM data, identified a region where no carbonates or clays are present, only large grain size olivine. This discovery shines new light on the formation and history of the olivine-carbonate rock within Jezero crater that will be explored by the Mars 2020 rover.
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