Analysis of Data

Laser ablation (LA) with optical (LIBS) or mass (ICP-MS) detection is an excellent technology for direct sample (solid, liquid, gas) analysis. Benefits of laser ablation include no sample preparation, no consumables, every sample, real-time analysis, standoff (LIBS) measurements, and more. Knowledge of ablation processes, reliable system components, and development of methods has led to excellent performance metrics (accuracy and precision) of this technology.

 Jeff Scargle will describe non-standard data analysis methods for extracting scientific information from time series and other data. Examples include large scale structure in the distribution of galaxies, detection of extrasolar planets, "meta-analysis" of clinical studies and psychic phenomena, variability of Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope sources, and the search for quantum gravity effects at the smallest possible space-time scales.

Mario Parente will describe the latest developments in statistical
analysis of hyperspectral images, describing his efforts to enhance the
science return of the CRISM infrared spectrometer using a multi-stage
denoising technique. He will describe how it is possible to model the
CRISM instrument and efforts currently ongoing that involve
investigations of surface minerals at Juventae Chasma and Mawrth Valles
on the surface of Mars.