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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Main Authors: Drossart, P, Piccioni, G, Gérard, J, Lopez-Valverde, M, Sanchez-Lavega, A, Zasova, L, Hueso, R, Taylor, F, Bézard, B, Adriani, A, Angrilli, F, Arnold, G, Baines, K, Bellucci, G, Benkhoff, J, Bibring, J, Blanco, A, Blecka, M, Carlson, R, Coradini, A, Di Lellis, A, Encrenaz, T, Erard, S, Fonti, S, Formisano, V
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007