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Infrared spectroscopy of organics of planetological interest at low temperaturesIn the context of prebiotic chemistry in space, some of the outer planetary objects display H, C, N and O rich chemistry similar to the one in the biosphere of Earth. Of particular interest are Saturn's moon, Titan; Neptune's moon, Triton; and Pluto where extreme cold conditions prevail. Identifications of chemical species on these objects (surfaces and atmospheres) is essential to a better understanding of the radiation induced chemical reactions occuring thereon. There have been several ground based observations of these planetary objects in the infrared windows from 1 to 2.5 micrometers. Voyager also provided spectra in the thermal infrared (6 to 50 micrometers) region. Interpretation of these data require laboratory infrared spectra of relevant species under the temperature conditions appropriate to these objects. The results of some of these studies carried out in our laboratory and elsewhere and their impact on the analyses of the observed data will be summarized.
Document ID
19950057620
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Khanna, R. K.
(University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland US, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
July 11, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Space Biology
Accession Number
95A89219
Distribution Limits
Public
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