Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983icar...53..141t&link_type=abstract
Icarus, vol. 53, Jan. 1983, p. 141-146.
Computer Science
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Atmospheric Temperature, Neptune Atmosphere, Stratosphere, Temperature Inversions, Uranus Atmosphere, Aerosols, Atmospheric Heating, Atmospheric Models, Brightness Temperature, Methane, Planets, Uranus, Neptune, Observations, Temperature, Inversions, Models, Photometry, Stratosphere, Brightness Temperature, Comparisons, Heating, Atmosphere, Absorption, Methane, Aerosols, Mixing Ratios, Infrared, Pressure
Scientific paper
The presence of a temperature inversion in the lower stratospheres of both Uranus and Neptune is confirmed by the 20-micron photometric data presented. It is found that the brightness temperature difference between 17.8 and 19.6 microns is 0.8 + or - 0.5 K for Uranus and 1.8 + or - 0.6 K for Neptune, implying that the temperature inversions of both planets are weaker than previously thought. Comparisons with model atmospheres suggested by Appleby (1980) imply that these temperature inversions may be understood as a consequence of heating through CH4 and aerosol absorption of sunlight. The stratospheric CH4 mixing ratio of Neptune must, however, be higher than that at the temperature minimum.
Caldwell J. Jr. J.
Orton Glenn S.
Tokunaga Alan T.
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