Structure, luminosity, and dynamics of the Venus thermosphere

Details Structure, luminosity, and dynamics of the Venus thermosphere Structure, luminosity, and dynamics of the Venus thermosphere

Feb 1991

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991ssrv...55..357f&link_type=abstract

Space Science Reviews (ISSN 0038-6308), vol. 55, Jan.-Feb. 1991, p. 357-489.

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Airglow, Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Circulation, Auroras, Thermosphere, Venus Atmosphere, Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Models, Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Temperature, Ion Emission, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Venus, Structure, Luminosity, Dynamics, Thermosphere, Models, Density, Chemistry, Thermal Properties, Airglow, Auroras, Emissions, Comparisons, Neutral Particles, Spacecraft Observations, Pvo Mission, Intensity, Ions, Molecules, Source, Coronas, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Escape, Atmosphere,

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Data on the Venus thermosphere from (1) Pioneer Venus Orbiter in situ measurements and (2) remote sensing of airglow and auroral emissions are summarized in extensive graphs and diagrams, and empirical models constructed using the data are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the emissions of atomic O, O(+), atomic C and C(+), CO and CO(+), CO2(+), He and He(+), N2 and N2(+), N, NO (nightglow), O2, and O2(+); hot oxygen and hydrogen coronas and escape; the thermal structure of the Venus atmosphere; and solar-cycle variation. Thermospheric circulation and transport phenomena are explored, including symmetric and zonal features, adiabatic effects, drag processes, thermospheric superrotation, and the concept of a homopause.

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