High-resolution infrared spectrum of CO on Mars - Evidence for emission lines

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Carbon Monoxide, Emission Spectra, High Resolution, Infrared Spectra, Mars Atmosphere, Atmospheric Composition, Atomic Energy Levels, Molecular Spectra, Spectral Line Width, Spectral Resolution, Mars, Carbon Monoxide, Infrared, Spectra, Emissions, Fluorescence, Photolysis, Origin, Models, Intensity, Distribution, Temperature, Earth-Based Observations, Radiation Effects, Solar Effects, Comparisons, Atmsophere, Mesosphere, Structure

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Very-high resolution observations of Mars at 5 microns allowed detection of emission lines belonging to the 1-0 and 2-1 vibrational bands of CO. These transitions can be produced either by fluorescence following solar infrared excitation or by photolysis of CO2 yielding CO in excited states. A quantitative model taking into account these two NLTE mechanisms successfully reproduces the observed intensities. The rotational distribution of the 2 - 1 band is consistent with a rotational temperature of 130 + or - 30 K at an altitude of 55 km.

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