Atmospheric chemistry on Uranus and Neptune
Comparatively little is known about atmospheric chemistry on Uranus and Neptune,
because remote spectral observations of these cold, distant 'Ice Giants' are challenging, and …
because remote spectral observations of these cold, distant 'Ice Giants' are challenging, and …
Cassini exploration of the planet Saturn: A comprehensive review
AP Ingersoll - Space science reviews, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Before Cassini, scientists viewed Saturn's unique features only from Earth and from
three spacecraft flying by. During more than a decade orbiting the gas giant, Cassini studied …
three spacecraft flying by. During more than a decade orbiting the gas giant, Cassini studied …
[HTML][HTML] Mid-infrared mapping of Jupiter's temperatures, aerosol opacity and chemical distributions with IRTF/TEXES
Global maps of Jupiter's atmospheric temperatures, gaseous composition and aerosol
opacity are derived from a programme of 5–20 µm mid-infrared spectroscopic observations …
opacity are derived from a programme of 5–20 µm mid-infrared spectroscopic observations …
Joint evolution of equatorial oscillation and interhemispheric circulation in Saturn's stratosphere
Planetary stratospheres are characterized by a subtle interplay between dynamics, radiation
and chemistry. Observations of Saturn's stratosphere have revealed a semi-annual …
and chemistry. Observations of Saturn's stratosphere have revealed a semi-annual …
Atmospheric structure and helium abundance on Saturn from Cassini/UVIS and CIRS observations
TT Koskinen, S Guerlet - Icarus, 2018 - Elsevier
We combine measurements from stellar occultations observed by the Cassini Ultraviolet
Imaging Spectrograph (UVIS) and limb scans observed by the Composite Infrared …
Imaging Spectrograph (UVIS) and limb scans observed by the Composite Infrared …
Saturn's atmospheric response to the large influx of ring material inferred from Cassini INMS measurements
Abstract During the Grand Finale stage of the Cassini mission, organic-rich ring material was
discovered to be flowing into Saturn's equatorial upper atmosphere at a surprisingly large …
discovered to be flowing into Saturn's equatorial upper atmosphere at a surprisingly large …
Polar vortex formation in giant-planet atmospheres due to moist convection
ME O'Neill, KA Emanuel, GR Flierl - Nature Geoscience, 2015 - nature.com
A strong cyclonic vortex has been observed on each of Saturn's poles, coincident with a
local maximum in observed tropospheric temperature,,. Neptune also exhibits a relatively …
local maximum in observed tropospheric temperature,,. Neptune also exhibits a relatively …
A hexagon in Saturn's northern stratosphere surrounding the emerging summertime polar vortex
Saturn's polar stratosphere exhibits the seasonal growth and dissipation of broad, warm
vortices poleward of~ 75° latitude, which are strongest in the summer and absent in winter …
vortices poleward of~ 75° latitude, which are strongest in the summer and absent in winter …
Seasonal stratospheric photochemistry on Uranus and Neptune
A time-variable 1D photochemical model is used to study the distribution of stratospheric
hydrocarbons as a function of altitude, latitude, and season on Uranus and Neptune. The …
hydrocarbons as a function of altitude, latitude, and season on Uranus and Neptune. The …
Global climate modeling of Saturn's atmosphere. Part II: Multi-annual high-resolution dynamical simulations
The Cassini mission unveiled the intense and diverse activity in Saturn's atmosphere:
banded jets, waves, vortices, equatorial oscillations. To set the path towards a better …
banded jets, waves, vortices, equatorial oscillations. To set the path towards a better …