The precipitation of energetic heavy ions into the upper atmosphere of Jupiter

Details The precipitation of energetic heavy ions into the upper atmosphere of Jupiter The precipitation of energetic heavy ions into the upper atmosphere of Jupiter

Feb 1987

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Atmospheric Models, Heavy Ions, Jupiter (Planet), Jupiter Atmosphere, Particle Precipitation, Upper Atmosphere, Auroras, Dissociation, Energetic Particles, Iue, Oxygen, Planetary Magnetospheres, Sulfur, Voyager 1 Spacecraft, Voyager 2 Spacecraft

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Evidence for auroral particle precipitation at Jupiter was provided by the ultraviolet spectrometers onboard the Voyagers 1 and 2 spacecraft and by the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE). Magnetospheric measurements made by instruments onboard the Voyager spacecraft show that energetic sulfur and oxygen ions are precipitating into the upper atmosphere of Jupiter. A theoretical model has been constructed describing the interaction of precipitating oxygen with the Jovian atmosphere. The auroral energy is deposited in the atmosphere by means of ionization, excitation, and dissociation and heating of the atmospheric gas. Energetic ion and electron precipitation are shown to have similar effects on the atmosphere and ionosphere of Jupiter.

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