Silicon vidicon imaging of Jupiter 4100-8300A: Spectral reflectivity, limb-darkening, and atmospheric structure, part 1. Simultaneous ultraviolet (0.36 micrometer) and infrared (8-20 micrometer) imaging of Venus: Properties of clouds in the upper atmosphere, part 2
Abstract
The results of high spatial resolution area photometry of Jupiter in six continuum wavelength channels from 4100-8300A are presented. The numerical results are compared to earlier ground-base observations of jovian limb-darkening. Extrapolations of the limb-darkening data to 12 deg phase angle are compared with the results of the Pioneer 10 imaging photopolarimeter (IPP) experiment. The limb-darkening profiles are also compared to models derived from measurements of the spatial distribution of equivalent width of the H2 4-0 S(1) quadrupole line. Some expected numerical values are presented. Also presented is a discussion of high spatial resolution images of Venus which were obtained in 1974, 1975, and 1977 apparitions. In this discussion the observing system, method of image acquisition, and data reduction and processing techniques are presented. Also discussed are the spectral, temporal, and spatial characteristics of the infrared and ultraviolet flux from the planet. The infrared data are compared with previous ground-based results obtained at lower spatial and spectral resolution and Venera 9 and 10 infrared radiometer results.
- Publication:
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Ph.D. Thesis
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978PhDT.........3D
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Imagery;
- Photometry;
- Spectral Reflectance;
- Ultraviolet Photometry;
- Jupiter (Planet);
- Spectral Resolution;
- Venus (Planet);
- Vidicons;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration