Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979sci...204..972h&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 204, June 1, 1979, p. 972-976.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
88
Astronomical Spectroscopy, Infrared Astronomy, Jupiter (Planet), Natural Satellites, Voyager Project, Abundance, Atmospheric Composition, Io, Jupiter Atmosphere, Stratosphere, Infrared, Observations, Jupiter, Amalthea, Satellites, Voyager 1, Concentrations, Radiometry, Spectrum, Spectroscopy, Helium, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Great Red Spot, Volcanic Features, Io
Scientific paper
The infrared spectroscopy and radiometry investigation has obtained spectra of Jupiter and its satellites between approximately 180 and 2500 kayser with a spectral resolution of 4.3 kayser. The Jupiter spectra show clear evidence of H2, CH4, C2H2, C2H6, CH3D, NH3, PH3, H2O, and GeH4. A helium concentration of 0.11 plus or minus 0.03 by volume is obtained. Meridional temperature cross sections show considerable structure. At high latitudes, the stratosphere is warmer in the north than in the south. The upper troposphere and lower stratosphere are locally cold over the Great Red Spot. Amalthea is warmer than expected. Considerable thermal structure is observed on Io, including a relatively hot region in the vicinity of a volcanic feature.
Conrath Barney
Flasar Michael
Gautier Daniel
Gierasch Peter
Hanel Rudolf
No associations
LandOfFree
Infrared observations of the Jovian system from Voyager 1 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 Infrared observations of the Jovian system from Voyager 1, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Infrared observations of the Jovian system from Voyager 1 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1779075