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C4H2, HC3N and C2N2 in Titan's atmosphereVoyager 1 took IR measurements of the atmosphere of Titan, and obtained an average of 346 spectra, mostly from the center of the disk. The compounds C4H2, HC3N, and C2N2 were detected in the atmosphere of Titan. The identification of two compounds containing nitrogen, in addition to HCN, provides further evidence for the abundance of free N2 on Titan. The organic compounds observed in the atmosphere of Titan are summarized in a table, which also indicates the approximate mole fraction for each compound identified previously. The observed compounds originate by reactions of methane and nitrogen radicals in a predominantly nitrogen atmosphere.
Document ID
19810060802
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1038/292686a0
Authors
Kunde, V. G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Aikin, A. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hanel, R. A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Jennings, D. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Maguire, W. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Samuelson, R. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
August 20, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Nature
Volume: 292
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
81A45206
Distribution Limits
Public
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