Electron-density distribution in the Venus nightside ionosphere according to radio-occultation data

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Ionospheric Electron Density, Planetary Ionospheres, Radio Occultation, Spaceborne Astronomy, Venus Atmosphere, Density Distribution, Night, Solar Cycles, Venera Satellites, Vertical Distribution

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Approximately 60 vertical profiles of electron density on the Venus nightside were obtained on the basis of Venera 15 and 16 two-frequency radio-occultation measurements. Data are presented which illustrate the strong space-time variability of the ionosphere. A comparison of the Venera 15 and 16 data with Venera 9 and 10 and Pioneer-Venus data shows that the characteristics of the vertical electron-density profiles vary with the phase of the 11-year solar cycle. Numerical simulation is used to assess the sensitivity of the two-frequency radio-occultation technique as applied to the study of the upper nightside atmosphere of Venus.

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