Scientific goals for the observation of Venus by VIRTIS on ESA/Venus express mission

The Visible and Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer (VIRTIS) on board the ESA/Venus Express mission has technical specifications well suited for many science objectives of Venus exploration. VIRTIS will both comprehensively explore a plethora of atmospheric properties and processes and map optical...

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Main Authors: Drossart, P, Piccioni, G, Adriani, A, Angrilli, F, Arnold, G, Baines, K, Bellucci, G, Benkhoff, J, Bezard, B, Bibring, J, Blanco, A, Blecka, M, Carlson, R, Coradini, A, Di Lellis, A, Encrenaz, T, Erard, S, Fonti, S, Formisano, V, Fouchet, T, Garcia, R, Haus, R, Helbert, J, Ignatiev, N, Irwin, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007