The Venus ionosphere according to spacecraft radio occultation data

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Ionospheric Electron Density, Planetary Ionospheres, Radio Occultation, Spaceborne Astronomy, Venus Atmosphere, Diurnal Variations, Temperature Distribution, Venera Satellites, Vertical Distribution

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A quantitative description of the structure of the Venusian ionosphere is given on the basis of radio occultation data obtained by the satellites Venera 15 and 16 during the period 1983-1984. Height profiles of electron density in the dayside and nightside ionospheres were derived from the radio occultation data, and the results were compared with calculated profiles. The appearance of a spike in the neutral particle temperature profile for the altitude range 112-140 km is explained within the framework of current theory. The electron density height profiles are reproduced in graphic form.

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