Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
May 2010
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010eguga..12.6948d&link_type=abstract
EGU General Assembly 2010, held 2-7 May, 2010 in Vienna, Austria, p.6948
Mathematics
Logic
Scientific paper
Introduction The distribution of SO2 below the clouds of Venus is an unsettled matter because various entry probes and earth observed values show big differences for the same altitude levels. A new analysis of the SO2 vertical profile with a 'best of' data set [1] is compared to the Vega 1 and Vega 2 results. For the analysis of the SO2 vertical profile two models have been formulated. While one model considers the fast decrease of SO2 with descending altitude and starts with 0 ppmV at the surface, the other model starts with 25 ppmV, as indicated by Vega 1. Although there is a lack of information on the lowest 10 kms of the atmosphere, an analysis should be done to understand the geological evolution and a possible activity on Venus. Vertical Profiles The two models produce two different vertical profiles and with those it was possible to calculate the mass of SO2 in the whole lower atmosphere. It is important to note that SO2 nearly disappears at 69 km height [1,3] while 99,6% of the whole mass is still contained in the lower atmosphere. The difference in the results is based on the different surface values, which have been used. The first model stands in good agreement with the Vega mission data and the second model can be used as an upper limit of SO2 in the atmosphere. The results yield a good estimation of how much SO2 is existent and give new discussion points about volcanic activity on Venus and a possible still unknown SO2 destroying mechanism. References [1] Bertaux, J. et al. (1996) JGR, 101, 12709-12745. [2] de Bergh, C. et al. (2006) Planetary and Space Sci., 54, 1389-1397. [3] Esposito L.W. et al., (1997) Venus II : Geology, Geophysics, Atmosphere, and Solar Wind Environment. Edited by Stephen W. Bougher, D.M. Hunten, and R.J. Philips. Tucson, AZ : University of Arizona Press, 415-458
Duricic Alen
Firneis Maria G.
Leitner Johannes
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