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 …
Spatially resolved measurements of H2O, HCl, CO, OCS, SO2, cloud opacity, and acid concentration in the Venus near‐infrared spectral windows
We observed Venus with the Apache Point Observatory 3.5 m telescope TripleSpec
spectrograph (R= 3500, λ= 0.96–2.47 µm) on 1–3 March 2009 and on 25, 27, and 30 …
spectrograph (R= 3500, λ= 0.96–2.47 µm) on 1–3 March 2009 and on 25, 27, and 30 …
Dust ablation on the giant planets: consequences for stratospheric photochemistry
Ablation of interplanetary dust supplies oxygen to the upper atmospheres of Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, and Neptune. Using recent dynamical model predictions for the dust influx rates to …
Uranus, and Neptune. Using recent dynamical model predictions for the dust influx rates to …
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 …
Saturn's atmosphere in northern summer revealed by JWST/MIRI
LN Fletcher, ORT King, J Harkett… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Saturn's northern summertime hemisphere was mapped by JWST/Mid‐Infrared Instrument
(4.9–27.9 µm) in November 2022, tracing the seasonal evolution of temperatures, aerosols …
(4.9–27.9 µm) in November 2022, tracing the seasonal evolution of temperatures, aerosols …
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 …
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 …