Detection of water vapor on Jupiter

Details Detection of water vapor on Jupiter Detection of water vapor on Jupiter

May 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975apj...197l.137l&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, vol. 197, May 1, 1975, pt. 2, p. L137-L140.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Absorption Spectroscopy, Atmospheric Composition, Infrared Spectroscopy, Jupiter Atmosphere, Planetary Composition, Water Vapor, Airborne Equipment, Astronomical Models, Atmospheric Models, Cloud Cover, Line Spectra, Planetary Radiation, Planetology, Rotational Spectra

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High-altitude (12.4 km) spectroscopic observations of Jupiter at 5 microns from the NASA 91.5 cm airborne infrared telescope have revealed 14 absorptions assigned to the rotation-vibration spectrum of water vapor. Preliminary analysis indicates a mixing ratio about 1 millionth for the vapor phase of water. Estimates of temperature (greater than about 300 K) and pressure (less than 20 atm) suggest observation of water deep in Jupiter's hot spots responsible for its 5 micron flux. Model-atmosphere calculations based on radiative-transfer theory may change these initial estimates and provide a better physical picture of Jupiter's atmosphere below the visible cloud tops.

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