Role of Auroral Science in Solar System Aeronomy

Details Role of Auroral Science in Solar System Aeronomy Role of Auroral Science in Solar System Aeronomy

Dec 2001

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American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2001, abstract #SA42A-01

Physics

2455 Particle Precipitation, 5464 Remote Sensing, 5757 Remote Sensing, 6207 Comparative Planetology

Scientific paper

Auroral science constitutes a fundamental component of geophysical research and is expanding to an increasing number of solar system bodies with improving observation capabilities and modeling tools over the last decades. For this talk we define aurora as any optical manifestation - from gamma-rays to infra-red - of the interaction of extra-atmospheric energetic electrons, ions, and neutrals with an atmosphere. The aurora is extremely valuable for remote-sensing of atmospheric constituents, of magnetic field configuration, of plasma interactions, and of energy sources. The diversity of atmospheres and plasma sources encountered in the solar system makes it ideal for comparative auroral studies. We will illustrate the variety in solar system aurorae through the example of X-ray emissions on the Earth, Jupiter, and some comets. Such an approach should lead us to further understanding of processes and interactions taking place in solar system bodies.

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