Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry

Details Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry

May 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980aj.....85..564s&link_type=abstract

Astronomical Journal, vol. 85, May 1980, p. 564-572. Research supported by the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales and Institut N

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

1

Atmospheric Models, Optical Polarization, Polarimetry, Ultraviolet Photometry, Upper Atmosphere, Venus Atmosphere, Image Processing, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Wavelengths, Venus, Ultraviolet, Wavelengths, Clouds, Models, Polarimetry, Polarization, Altitude, Absorption, Atmosphere, Optical Properties, Scattering, Particles, Size, Pioneer Venus, Observations, Analysis, Procedure, Comparisons, Isophotes, Layers, Data

Scientific paper

The clouds seen in the UV photographs of Venus do not correspond to variations in the amount of polarization, in either UV or visible light. This absence of correlation indicates that these clouds do not lie at the altitude in which the polarization is formed, which is around 70 km. The absorber responsible for the dark features seen in UV has to be localized deeper in the atmosphere, at optical depths larger than 6, which are still reached by the light but with too much multiple scattering to contribute significantly to the polarization. The altitude of these clouds is below 60 km and they may be related to the large particles of at least 8 micron diameter detected by Pioneer-Venus at altitudes between 50 and 56 km (C layer) or around 48 km (B layer).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Wavelength dependence of polarization. XXXIX - Venus UV cloud model from polarimetry will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1358762