Structure of the Martian atmosphere from Epsilon Gem occultation observationsInformation has been collected on Martian atmospheric scale heights derived from observations of the occultation of Epsilon Gem by Mars on Apr. 8, 1976; the observations give data in the altitude range of approximately 50-80 km. A rough, unweighted average of results so far available yields a temperature of approximately 165 K. Excursions of plus or minus 40 K about this mean may be present as a function of both altitude and areographic coordinates.
Document ID
19780066339
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hubbard, W. B. (Arizona, University Tucson, Ariz., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Plenary Meeting of the Mars reference atmosphere