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A physical model of Titan's aerosolsA modeling effort is presented for the nature of the stratospheric haze on Titan, under several simplifying assumptions; chief among these is that the aerosols in question are of a single composition, and involatile. It is further assumed that a one-dimensional model is capable of simulating the general characteristics of the aerosol. It is suggested in this light that the detached haze on Titan may be a manifestation of organized, Hadley-type motions above 300 km altitude, with vertical velocities of 1 cm/sec. The hemispherical asymmetry of the visible albedo may be due to organized vertical motions within the upper 150-200 km of the haze.
Document ID
19920043034
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Toon, O. B.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Mckay, C. P.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Griffith, C. A.
(New York, State University Stony Brook, United States)
Turco, R. P.
(California, University Los Angeles, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 95
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
92A25658
Distribution Limits
Public
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