Solar-driven variation in the atmosphere of Uranus

Long-term measurements (1972-2015) of the reflectivity of Uranus at 472 and 551 nm display variability that is incompletely explained by seasonal effects. Spectral analysis shows this non-seasonal variability tracks the 11-year solar cycle. Two mechanisms could cause solar modulation, (a) nucleation...

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Autori principali: Aplin, K, Harrison, R
Natura: Journal article
Pubblicazione: American Geophysical Union 2017