Physics
Scientific paper
May 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992ssrv...60..179r&link_type=abstract
Space Science Reviews (ISSN 0038-6308), vol. 60, no. 1-4, May 1992, p. 179-201.
Physics
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Cloud Physics, Galileo Probe, Haze, Jupiter Atmosphere, Nephelometers, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Descent Trajectories, Trajectory Planning, Vertical Distribution
Scientific paper
The objective of the Nephelometer Experiment aboard the Probe of the Galileo mission is to explore the vertical structure and microphysical properties of the clouds and hazes in the atmosphere of Jupiter along the descent trajectory of the Probe (nominally from 0.1 to greater than 10 bars). The measurements, to be obtained at least every kilometer of the Probe descent, will provide the bases for inferences of mean particle sizes, particle number densities (and hence, opacities, mass densities, and columnar mass loading) and, for nonhighly absorbing particles, for distinguishing between solid and liquid particles. These quantities, especially the location of the cloud bases, together with other quantities derived from this and other experiments aboard the Probe, will not only yield strong evidence for the composition of the particles, but, using thermochemical models, for species abundances as well. The measurements in the upper troposphere will provide 'ground truth' data for correlation with remote sensing instruments aboard the Galileo Orbiter vehicle.
Avrin Philip
Carlston C. E.
Knight Tony C. D.
Martin Jean Pierre
Privette C. A.
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