Computer Science
Scientific paper
May 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990icar...85..145k&link_type=abstract
Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 85, May 1990, p. 145-167.
Computer Science
45
Atmospheric Composition, Mercury Atmosphere, Sodium Vapor, Spatial Distribution, Cosmic Dust, Error Analysis, Planetary Magnetospheres, Planetary Surfaces, Radiation Distribution, Radiation Pressure, Solar Wind, Mercury (Planet), Sodium, Vapor, Atmosphere, Distribution, Magnetosphere, Exosphere, Density, Shape, Interplanetary Dust, Solar Wind, Radition, Surface, Pressure, Emissions, Radiative Transfer, Abundance, Anomalies, Diagrams, Source, Origin, Intensity, Temperature, Diurnal Variations, Interactions,
Scientific paper
The present study indicates that the Na content of the Mercury exosphere is influenced by both diurnally and sporadically varying forces; radiation pressure is identified with the former, and solar wind-magnetosphere interactions with the latter. The latitudinal distribution is highly variable on a timescale of less than one day, and significant enhancements are found in Na abundance at one pole. It is suggested that a significant amount of Na recycling through an exosphere-magnetosphere coupling may be responsible for this effect. The magnetosphere provides a mechanism for transport of Na toward the poles, and for subsequent loss in the polar loss cones.
Killen Rosemary Margaret
Morgan Thomas H.
Potter Andrew E.
No associations
LandOfFree
Spatial distribution of sodium vapor in the atmosphere of Mercury 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 Spatial distribution of sodium vapor in the atmosphere of Mercury, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Spatial distribution of sodium vapor in the atmosphere of Mercury will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-782208