Technology

The Enceladus Organic Analyzer (EOA) is an innovative PMA microchip-based device built for in-situ analysis of ice particles expelled from plumes in the south pole of Enceladus.

A microfluidic capillary electrophoresis system provides sensitive detection of organic molecules gathered at high encounter velocities without organic decomposition.

This gives us the ability to analyze for organic amines, carboxylic acids, PAHs, etc. to determine organic chemical inventory and likely chemical reactions and processing in the subsurface ocean of Enceladus.