Far infrared spectral observations of Venus, Mars and Jupiter
Abstract
Far-IR spectra of Venus, Mars and Jupiter between 46 and 115 microns have been obtained at a resolving power of about 10, observing from the NASA Lear Jet at an altitude of 13.7 km. The results are calibrated with lunar observations and show Mars and Venus to have relatively constant brightness temperatures over this wavelength region, with Venus appearing somewhat warmer at longer wavelengths. The brightness temperature of Jupiter decreases slightly toward longer wavelengths.
- Publication:
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COSPAR Meeting
- Pub Date:
- June 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976cosp.meetQ....W
- Keywords:
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- Far Infrared Radiation;
- Infrared Spectra;
- Jupiter (Planet);
- Mars (Planet);
- Spectrum Analysis;
- Venus (Planet);
- Brightness Temperature;
- Power Spectra;
- Spectral Resolution;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration