A dynamic upper atmosphere of Venus as revealed by VIRTIS on Venus Express.
The upper atmosphere of a planet is a transition region in which energy is transferred between the deeper atmosphere and outer space. Molecular emissions from the upper atmosphere (90-120 km altitude) of Venus can be used to investigate the energetics and to trace the circulation of this hitherto li...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2007
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