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Spectral geometric albedo and bolometric Bond albedo of Neptune's satellite Triton from Voyager observationsThe spectral geometric albedo and the bolometric Bond albedo of Triton are calculated using data from the Voyager spacecraft photopolarimeter and science experiments. The geometric albedo is not inconsistent with the presence of a weak absorption feature in Triton's spectrum near 0.75 micron. The bolometric Bond albedo (0.65) is consistent with the 38 K daytime surface temperature of Triton. The results are also in agreement with the 37.5 K temperature of nitrogen at an infrared basal pressure of 14 microbar.
Document ID
19900065503
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Nelson, R. M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Buratti, B. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wallis, B. D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Smythe, W. D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Horn, L. J.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 17
ISSN: 0094-8276
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
90A52558
Distribution Limits
Public
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