Spectral evidence for sublimates and adsorbates on Io
Abstract
The reflectance spectrum of Io can be explained by a surface layer consisting of fine-grained particles of sublimated alkali sulphides and sulphur on which H2S and SO2 are adsorbed.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- August 1979
- DOI:
- 10.1038/280763a0
- Bibcode:
- 1979Natur.280..763N
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Spectra;
- Io;
- Planetary Surfaces;
- Surface Layers;
- Ultraviolet Spectra;
- Absorption Spectra;
- Adsorbents;
- Albedo;
- Bidirectional Reflectance;
- Fine Structure;
- Natural Satellites;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Sublimation;
- Voyager Project;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration