Rationale for BepiColombo studies of Mercury's surface and composition
BepiColombo has a larger and in many ways more capable suite of instruments relevant for
determination of the topographic, physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of …
determination of the topographic, physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of …
Geodesy, geophysics and fundamental physics investigations of the BepiColombo mission
In preparation for the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury, thematic working groups
had been established for coordinating the activities within the BepiColombo Science …
had been established for coordinating the activities within the BepiColombo Science …
The distribution and origin of smooth plains on Mercury
Orbital images from the MESSENGER spacecraft show that~ 27% of Mercury's surface is
covered by smooth plains, the majority (> 65%) of which are interpreted to be volcanic in …
covered by smooth plains, the majority (> 65%) of which are interpreted to be volcanic in …
Evidence for geochemical terranes on Mercury: Global map** of major elements with MESSENGER's X-Ray Spectrometer
We have mapped the major-element composition of Mercury's surface from orbital
MESSENGER X-Ray Spectrometer measurements. These maps constitute the first global …
MESSENGER X-Ray Spectrometer measurements. These maps constitute the first global …
Sulfur solubility in reduced mafic silicate melts: Implications for the speciation and distribution of sulfur on Mercury
Chemical data from the MESSENGER spacecraft revealed that surface rocks on Mercury are
unusually enriched in sulfur compared to samples from other terrestrial planets. In order to …
unusually enriched in sulfur compared to samples from other terrestrial planets. In order to …
Exotic crust formation on Mercury: Consequences of a shallow, FeO‐poor mantle
KE Vander Kaaden… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The range in density and compressibility of Mercurian melt compositions was determined to
better understand the products of a possible Mercurian magma ocean and subsequent …
better understand the products of a possible Mercurian magma ocean and subsequent …
Thermochemical evolution of Mercury's interior
A number of observations performed by the MESSENGER spacecraft can now be employed
to better understand the evolution of Mercury's interior. Using recent constraints on interior …
to better understand the evolution of Mercury's interior. Using recent constraints on interior …
Onset of solid‐state mantle convection and mixing during magma ocean solidification
The energy sources involved in the early stages of the formation of terrestrial bodies can
induce partial or even complete melting of the mantle, leading to the emergence of magma …
induce partial or even complete melting of the mantle, leading to the emergence of magma …
Geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrology of boninitic and komatiitic rocks on the mercurian surface: Insights into the mercurian mantle
Orbital data from the MESSENGER mission to Mercury have facilitated a new view of the
planet's structure, chemical makeup, and diverse surface, and have confirmed Mercury's …
planet's structure, chemical makeup, and diverse surface, and have confirmed Mercury's …
Silicate mineralogy at the surface of Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has revealed geochemical diversity across Mercury's
volcanic crust. Near-infrared to ultraviolet spectra and images have provided evidence for …
volcanic crust. Near-infrared to ultraviolet spectra and images have provided evidence for …