Physics – Space Physics
Scientific paper
Nov 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979rvgsp..17.1923c&link_type=abstract
Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics, Vol. 17, p.1923
Physics
Space Physics
17
Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Composition, Satellite Atmospheres, Titan, Atmospheric Models, Methane, Photochemical Reactions
Scientific paper
Features taken from various models of Titan's atmosphere are combined in a working composite model that provides environmental constraints within which different pathways for organic chemical synthesis are determined. Experimental results and theoretical modeling suggest that the organic chemistry of the satellite is dominated by two processes: photochemistry and energetic particle bombardment. Photochemical reactions of CH4 in the upper atmosphere can account for the presence of C2 hydrocarbons. Reactions initiated at various levels of the atmosphere by cosmic rays, Saturn 'wind', and solar wind particle bombardment of a CH4-N2 atmospheric mixture can account for the UV-visible absorbing stratospheric haze, the reddish appearance of the satellite, and some of the C2 hydrocarbons. In the lower atmosphere photochemical processes will be important if surface temperatures are sufficiently high for gaseous NH3 to exist. It is concluded that the surface of Titan may contain ancient or recent organic matter (or both) produced in the atmosphere.
Aronowitz S.
Chang Sandy
Flores Julio
Scattergood Thomas
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