Published June 1, 1976 | Version v1
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The ammonia profile in the atmosphere of saturn from inversion of its microwave emission spectrum

Creators

  • 1. Department of Environmental Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel

Description

The ammonia profile in the atmosphere of Saturn is inferred directly from inversion of the planet's microwave emission spectrum between 1 and 20 cm wavelength. The inferred profile is characterized by an ammonia mixing ratio of about 1 x 10-4 and the presence of a saturated layer with a base temperature and pressure of about 154 K and 4 atm, respectively

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1086/154419;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
206
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
622
ISSN
0004-637X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8280116
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
AMMONIA; CHEMICAL COMPOSITION; EQUILIBRIUM; HYDROGEN; METHANE; MICROWAVE RADIATION; PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES; SATURN PLANET
Descriptors DEC
ALKANES; ATMOSPHERES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTS; HYDRIDES; HYDROCARBONS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; NITROGEN COMPOUNDS; NITROGEN HYDRIDES; NONMETALS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PLANETS; RADIATIONS

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