Hydrothermal Alteration of the Martian Crust Revealed by the SNC Meteorites
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
his project will use new nakhlite samples and other martian meteorites to further characterise the martian crust and the temperatures and conditions of water-rock interaction, comparing the results to what we are learning about Mars from remote sensing and current missions. It will use X-ray absorption, FTIR and diffraction techniques at the Diamond synchotron; and electron microscopy, Focused Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy at the University of Leicester.
The project also focuses on the development of astrobiology space instrumentation, particularly the scientific techniques used within the instrument.
The project also focuses on the development of astrobiology space instrumentation, particularly the scientific techniques used within the instrument.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504117/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2021 | |||
| 1794876 | Studentship | ST/N504117/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2020 | Jack Piercy |
| Description | Open Days |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I participate in the university wide and department open days in which I explain my research and similar departmental work to groups of prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, and their parents. I typically speak to 50-100 people per open day. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018,2019 |
| Description | Public Events |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Participation in various events which want to include a meteorite stand. At these events I talk to a variety of people about meteorites in general and more specifically about my research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018,2019 |