scispace - formally typeset
L

Larry G. Evans

Researcher at Computer Sciences Corporation

Publications -  102
Citations -  5284

Larry G. Evans is an academic researcher from Computer Sciences Corporation. The author has contributed to research in topics: Neutron & Mars Exploration Program. The author has an hindex of 33, co-authored 101 publications receiving 4712 citations. Previous affiliations of Larry G. Evans include Goddard Space Flight Center.

Papers
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI

The Major-Element Composition of Mercury’s Surface from MESSENGER X-ray Spectrometry

TL;DR: X-ray fluorescence spectra obtained by the MESSENGENGER spacecraft orbiting Mercury indicate that the planet's surface differs in composition from those of other terrestrial planets as discussed by the authors, and this observation, together with a low surface Fe abundance, supports the view that Mercury formed from highly reduced precursor materials, perhaps akin to enstatite chondrite meteorites or anhydrous cometary dust particles.