The Atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune: A Time-Resolved Mid-Infrared Assessment of Their Energetic Processes

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Sep 2004

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Spitzer Proposal ID #3534

Computer Science

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We propose to measure variations of the 5 - 37 micron spectra of Uranus and Neptune to assess the spatial and temporal variations of temperatures, minor constituents, and cloud properties using the IRS instrument. Spatial variations will be estimated by observing each planet 3-4 times over a single rotation, providing Nyquist sampling of each hemisphere. Time variations will be determined by observing spectra several months after the GTO observations and at annual intervals thereafter through the life of the mission. Variations on time scales of months to several years will be evaluated by comparing Science Verification (SV) spectra, GTO spectra and our proposed observations. Spitzer's high sensitivity and unique spectral range will provide the best assessment of the energetics associated with radiative and dynamical forces in the atmospheres of these planets, for which there are no current or planned NASA missions for at least the next decade. This assessment, at wavelengths common to one of the proposed Terrestrial Planet Finder designs and ESA's Darwin mission design, will also be important in making comparisions with bodies of similar size in extrasolar planetary systems.

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