On Sol 2075, our team’s primary focus was on executing a methane experiment using the SAM instrument to analyze an atmospheric sample. This task consumed the majority of our planning time, but we were able to allocate an additional 45 minutes for additional science activities.
During this extra time, our Environmental (ENV) and Geologic (GEO) theme groups split the time equally. The ENV group planned several atmospheric monitoring activities aimed at assessing dust opacity using Navcam and Mastcam. Specifically, they took line-of-sight images, performed a tau measurement, searched for dust devils with Navcam images, and captured a deck monitoring image with Mastcam.
In contrast, the GEO team planned a ChemCam LIBS observation on the target known as “Little Marais,” which was previously analyzed on Sol 2074. This additional observation will aid in further characterizing the chemistry of this intriguing feature. Additionally, ChemCam will take an RMI image of the Duluth drill hole to assist in planning future drill hole targeting for the weekend.
In conclusion, while today’s planning primarily centered around the methane experiment, we managed to incorporate additional science activities for both the ENV and GEO groups to continue our exploration and analysis of the Martian environment.
