研究目的
To describe the APSS sensor suite, its test programs, and the additional science investigations it enables for the InSight mission to Mars, focusing on environmental decorrelation for seismic measurements.
研究成果
The APSS sensors successfully meet performance requirements for environmental decorrelation of seismic data on Mars, enabling clean seismic measurements and additional atmospheric and magnetic studies. Improvements over previous missions include higher sensitivity and continuous operation.
研究不足
Sensor measurements may be perturbed by lander structures and environmental conditions; data downlink limitations restrict full data rate transmission; some tests (e.g., pressure sensor frequency response above 1 Hz) could not be fully empirically verified.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The APSS includes a magnetometer, pressure sensor, and wind/temperature sensors to measure environmental factors affecting seismic data. Methods involve sensor calibration, testing in simulated environments, and data analysis for decorrelation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Data are collected from sensors on the InSight lander on Mars, with ground testing using facilities like wind tunnels and magnetic test chambers.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Includes fluxgate magnetometer, pressure sensor with Quad-Disk probe, hot-film wind sensors (TWINS), and Payload Auxiliary Electronics (PAE).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Sensors are operated continuously, with data downsampled for telemetry. Testing involves swing tests for magnetic fields, wind tunnel tests for pressure sensors, and CFD simulations for wind measurements.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data are analyzed using calibration functions, power spectra, and inverse retrieval algorithms for wind and temperature, with archiving in PDS and IRIS.
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