Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006hst..prop10855s&link_type=abstract
HST Proposal ID #10855. Cycle 15
Physics
Scientific paper
We propose to observe the brightest transiting exoplanet systems, HD 209458b and HD 189733b, during both primary eclipse transit and secondary eclipse when the planet is behind the star. A successful measurement would result in the spectral characterization of both dayside and nightside thermal emission. This, in turn, would result in several important determinations, including 1 the temperature of the dayside, 2 the temperature of the nightside, 3 the probable detection of water, 4 strong constraints on the presence or absence of clouds, and 5 constraints on models of atmospheric transport between the day and night sides. Our selected wavelength region of 1.4 to 2.4 microns includes the two most prominent predicted features water in models for hot Jupiter emission. For these observations, we propose to use the NICMOS 3 grism and selected narrow band filters in a carefully designed, differential observation intended to achieve a dynamic range of 10,000:1. Our proposed observations are uniquely enabled by HST, which alone has the combination of stability, sensitivity, wavelength coverage, and dynamic range to make these high-impact observations possible.
No associations
LandOfFree
The Near-IR Spectra and Thermal Emission of Hot Jupiters 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 The Near-IR Spectra and Thermal Emission of Hot Jupiters, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Near-IR Spectra and Thermal Emission of Hot Jupiters will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1792667