Comparison of Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques on 2001 Mars Odyssey, MESSENGER and Dawn: Verification of the Presence of Ice Water in Mercury
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Abstract: Gamma-ray spectroscopy techniques have proven to be useful in mapping the surface composition of bodies in the Solar system. This paper reviews three space missions that made use of gamma-ray spectroscopy and their contributions to space exploration and planetary science endeavours. Keywords: Gamma-ray spectroscopy, 2001 Mars Odyssey, MESSENGER, Dawn, germanium semiconductors, neutron spectroscopy 1. Introduction Gamma-ray spectroscopy has proven...