Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Sep 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991icar...93..135c&link_type=abstract
Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 93, Sept. 1991, p. 135-158.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
90
Infrared Radiation, Mars Atmosphere, Radiative Heat Transfer, Thermal Mapping, Viking Orbiter Spacecraft, Atmospheric Scattering, Infrared Astronomy, Optical Thickness, Viking Lander Spacecraft
Scientific paper
The present analysis of emission-phase function (EPF) observations from the IR thermal mapper aboard the Viking Orbiter encompasses polar latitudes, and Viking Lander sites, and spans a wide range of solar longitudes. A multiple scattering radiative transfer model which incorporates a bidirectional phase function for the surface and atmospheric scattering by dust and clouds yields surface albedos and dust and ice optical properties and optical depths for the variety of Mars conditions. It is possible to fit all analyzed EPF sequences corresponding to dust scattering with an albedo of 0.92, rather than the 0.86 given by Pollack et al. on the bases of Viking Lander observations.
Clancy Todd R.
Lee Steven W.
No associations
LandOfFree
A new look at dust and clouds in the Mars atmosphere - Analysis of emission-phase-function sequences from global Viking IRTM observations 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 A new look at dust and clouds in the Mars atmosphere - Analysis of emission-phase-function sequences from global Viking IRTM observations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A new look at dust and clouds in the Mars atmosphere - Analysis of emission-phase-function sequences from global Viking IRTM observations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1340647