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Titan's Ammonia FeatureNH3 has long been considered an important component in the formation and evolution of the outer planet satellites. NH3 is particularly important for Titan, since it may serve as the reservoir for atmospheric nitrogen. A brightening seen on Titan starting in 2004 may arise from a transient low-lying fog or surface coating of ammonia. The spectral shape suggests the ammonia is anhydrous, a molecule that hydrates quickly in the presence of water.
Document ID
20150006064
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Smythe, W.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Nelson, R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Boryta, M.
(Mount San Antonio Coll. Walnut, CA, United States)
Choukroun, M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
April 22, 2015
Publication Date
October 2, 2011
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2011
Location: Nantes
Country: France
Start Date: October 2, 2011
End Date: October 7, 2011
Sponsors: American Astronomical Society, European Planetary Science Congress
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
ammonia
Titan
clathrate

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