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Determination of O2(a1Delta g) and O2(b1Sigma + g) yields in the reaction O + ClO yields Cl + O2 - Implications for photochemistry in the atmosphere of VenusA discharge flow apparatus with a chemiluminescence detector was used to investigate the reaction O + ClO yields Cl + O2(asterisk), where O2(asterisk) = O2(a1Delta g) or O2(b1Sigma + g). It is found that the observed O2(a1Delta g) airglow of Venus cannot be explained in the framework of standard photochemistry using the experimental results obtained here and those reported in the recent literature. The possibility of an alternative source of O atoms derived from SO2 photolysis in the Venus mesosphere is suggested.
Document ID
19880025664
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Leu, Ming-Taun
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Yung, Yuk L.
(California Institute of Technology Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 14
ISSN: 0094-8276
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
88A12891
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-267
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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