New narrow infrared absorption features in the spectrum of Io between 3600 and 3100 CM (2.8-3.2 micrometers)

Details New narrow infrared absorption features in the spectrum of Io between 3600 and 3100 CM (2.8-3.2 micrometers) New narrow infrared absorption features in the spectrum of Io between 3600 and 3100 CM (2.8-3.2 micrometers)

Aug 1994

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1994icar..110..292s&link_type=abstract

Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 110, no. 2, p. 292-302

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Absorption Spectra, Ice, Infrared Spectra, Io, Near Infrared Radiation, Silicon Dioxide, Data Reduction, Spectrum Analysis, Telluric Lines, Water

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We report the discovery of a series of infrared absorption bands between 3600 and 3100/cm (2.8-3.2 micrometers) in the spectrum of Io. Individual narrow bands are detected at 3553, 3514.5, 3438, 3423, 3411.5, and 3401/cm (2.815, 2.845, 2.909, 2.921, 2.931, and 2.940 micrometers, respectively). The positions and relative strengths of these bands, and the difference of their absolute strengths between the leading and trailing faces of Io, indicate that they are due to SO2. The band at 3438/cm (2.909 micrometers) could potentially have a contribution from an additional molecular species. The existence of these bands in the spectrum of Io indicates that a substantial fraction of the SO2 on Io must reside in transparent ices having relatively large crystal sizes. The decrease in the continuum observed at the high frequency ends of the spectra is probably due to the low frequency side of the recently detected, strong 3590/cm (2.79 micrometer) feature. This band is likely due to the combination of a moderately strong SO2 band and an additional absorption from another molecular species, perhaps H2O isolated in SO2 at low concentrations. A broad (FWHM approximately = 40-60/cm), weak band is seen near 3160/cm (3.16 micrometers) and is consistent with the presence of small quantities of H2O isolated in SO2-rich ices. There is no evidence in the spectra for the presence of H2O vapor on Io. Thus, the spectra presented here neither provide unequivocal evidence for the presence of H2O on Io nor preclude it at the low concentrations suggested by past studies.

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