Physics
Scientific paper
Aug 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978jgr....83.3783s&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 83, Aug. 1, 1978, p. 3783-3790.
Physics
11
Atmospheric Models, Exosphere, Mercury (Planet), Monte Carlo Method, Planetary Atmospheres, Density Distribution, Graphs (Charts), Mariner Spacecraft, Maxwell-Boltzmann Density Function, Particle Density (Concentration), Particle Flux Density, Ultraviolet Spectrometers, Vertical Distribution, Mercury, Exosphere, Helium, Monte Carlo, Models, Impacts, Atmosphere, Surface, Particles, Mariner 10, Ultraviolet Spectrometer Experiment
Scientific paper
In order to study the interaction with the surface, a Monte Carlo program is developed to determine the distribution with altitude as well as the global distribution of density at the surface in a single operation. The analysis presented shows that the appropriate source distribution should be Maxwell-Boltzmann flux if the particles in the distribution are to be treated as components of flux. Monte Carlo calculations with a Maxwell-Boltzmann flux source are compared with Mariner 10 UV spectrometer data. Results indicate that the presently operating models are not capable of fitting the observed Mercury exosphere. It is suggested that an atmosphere calculated with a barometric source distribution is suitable for more realistic future exospheric models.
Broadfoot Lyle A.
Shemansky Don E.
Smith Gary R.
Wallace Laura
No associations
LandOfFree
Monte Carlo modeling of exospheric bodies - Mercury 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 Monte Carlo modeling of exospheric bodies - Mercury, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Monte Carlo modeling of exospheric bodies - Mercury will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-945226