https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77 After investigating an instrument on the Mars Rover, communicate your findings using a sticky note. Take a look at an example to help you. en-us 2020-04-22 17:26:09 UTC 2026-02-26 03:25:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f916.png alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/523853937 A main job of this instrument is to examine gases from the atmosphere and from rock/soil samples to see if there is any carbon-containing "building blocks of life". This instrument is located on the body of the rover.

By: Miss LaPane ]]> 2020-04-22 18:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/523853937 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528243895 A main job of this instrument is to have cameras in driving and obstacle avoidance. This instrument is located at the front of the rover.

By: Ellie B.]]> 2020-04-24 12:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528243895 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528307802 The main job of APXS is to sample martian rock and "soil" for chemical elements. The APXS is located on the rovers arm. Specifically on the end of the arm. ]]> 2020-04-24 13:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528307802 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528451152 Its main job is to primarily receive data from Earth.
And it is located at the top of the body.
Katie H.]]> 2020-04-24 14:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528451152 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528564451 The main job of this instrument is to take samples of the land and take pictures, located in the front(?) of the rover 

By: Dominic M]]> 2020-04-24 14:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528564451 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528596749 MAHLI is a magnifying lens that takes close-up images so that scientists can see the minerals and textures in rock surfaces. The MAHLI is located on the turret at the end of the robotic arm. 

By Hayley S.]]> 2020-04-24 15:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528596749 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528616856 The main purpose of the suspension is to let the rover traverse over rougher terrain without flipping over.  It does this using a "rocker-bogie" suspension system, in which when one side of the rover goes up, the other will go down to keep it from flipping.  This instrument is located on the sides of the rover.

By- Greyson ]]> 2020-04-24 15:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528616856 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528626833 The main purpose is to generate power from the heat. The RTG gives power to the rover for 687 Earth days. It uses the radioactive element Plutonium creates electricity and heat. The RTG is located on the back of the rover it is the big thing that sticks off the back and points upward.

Liam ]]> 2020-04-24 15:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528626833 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528627946 The main job is to take wide view pictures of the surface, atmospheric features, and the terrain. The Mastcam is located on the body. (placed at human-eye height)

Kayla ]]> 2020-04-24 15:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528627946 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528827712 the main purpose is they capture 3D images so the rover cant  get lost or crash into an object. the camera is on the bottom near the end of the rover.
sam]]> 2020-04-24 16:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528827712 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528910278 ChemCam is used to identify the chemical and mineral composition of rocks and soils. It consists of a telescope, a lazer, a remote micro-imager, and a spectrometer. It is located on the top of the rover but the spectrometer is on the rover's body. 
catherine graves]]> 2020-04-24 17:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528910278 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528947878 The main purpose of the high - gain antenna, is to receive and or transmit data that it collects. It's location is at the mid aft port side of the curiosity's deck, witch is at the back of the rover. 

-Maggie]]> 2020-04-24 17:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528947878 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528950329 The main job of this tool is to remove dust from rock samples.
It is located on the rover's arm.
-Anna S.]]> 2020-04-24 17:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528950329 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528987023 What is the rover's main job and how does it help mission planners?
Its main job is to take pictures and videos (during spacecraft descent) through Martian atmosphere. This helped mission planners decide the best route for "Curiosity" to travel through.
Where is the instrument located on the rover?
The camera is located on the "fore-port" side of the rover, facing down

-Sierra L]]> 2020-04-24 17:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/528987023 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529049449 What are the wheels made of to help the Rover drive?-The wheels are made out of aluminum. They have bent titanium springs for springiness and support. They also have cleats on them to help with traction.

Where is this instrument located on the Rover? On the Rover's arm, body, or under the rover. - The wheels are located under the rover.
Grace Asmar]]> 2020-04-24 18:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529049449 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529204339 The main job of the chimra is to analyze chemical elements in martian rock and "soil" (regolith) the Chimra is located on the turret at the end of the robotic arm.
Evan ]]> 2020-04-24 19:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529204339 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529287288 Like Mars Pathfinder, the Mars Exploration Rovers are solar-powered. Energy is absorbed through solar arrays on panels that sit atop what look like the rover's "wings." They were designed to maximize the area of solar cells that collect the sun's energy. ]]> 2020-04-24 20:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/529287288 alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531616204 2020-04-26 18:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531616204 alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531616690 2020-04-26 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531616690 alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531617868 2020-04-26 18:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531617868 alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531618390 2020-04-26 18:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531618390 alapane https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531618769 2020-04-26 18:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/531618769 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/535165859 REMS stand for Rover Enviromental Monitoring Station. It is a weather station that measures atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, winds, plus ultraviolet radiation levels.
By: Emma FO]]> 2020-04-28 03:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/535165859 aschinkel15 https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/545024637   spare drill bits are used to abrade rocks an can be swapped out by the arm moving ino a compartment if one gets stuck in a rock 


spare drill bits are located in one of two drill compartments]]> 2020-05-02 00:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alapane/axdn8qxhoug2dp77/wish/545024637