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Blowoff and escape of H2It is shown that a pure hydrogen atmosphere cannot be retained by Titan, but will blow off in a few hours. Addition of a heavier gas, such as CH4 or N2, in comparable abundance gives a great improvement, although the escape rate can still be large. Moreover, the actual flux can be predicted with confidence from the mixing ratio of H2 to heavy gas.
Document ID
19740012376
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hunten, D. M.
(Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center The Atmos. of Titan
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
74N20489
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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