NASA NTRS · 19920061972
Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer experiment on Galileo
Abstract
The Galileo Mission's Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (NIMS) combines imaging and spectroscopic methods to map morphological features, ascertain their chemical composition and mineralogy, investigate surface-geology evolution, and measure the parameters of transient atmospheric phenomena. NIMS will investigate Jupiter and the Galilean satellites during a two-year orbital operation period, beginning in December, 1995. En route, NIMS will have obtained data for Venus, the earth/moon system, and two asteroids. NIMS covers the 0.7-5.2 micron spectral range, thereby encompassing the reflected-sunlight and thermal-radiation regimes for numerous solar system objects.
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Carlson, R. W., Weissman, P. R., Smythe, W. D., Mahoney, J. C.. 1992-05-01. Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer experiment on Galileo. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920061972
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