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Hot spots of IoThe size and temperature, morphology and distribution, variability, possible absorption features, and processes of hot spots on Io are discussed, and an estimate of the global heat flux is made. Size and temperature information is deconvolved to obtain equivalent radius and temperature of hot spots, and simultaneously obtained Voyager thermal and imaging data is used to match hot sources with specific geologic features. In addition to their thermal output, it is possible that hot spots are also characterized by production of various gases and particulate materials; the spectral signature of SO2 has been seen. Origins for relatively stable, low temperature sources, transient high temperature sources, and relatively stable, high-tmperature sources are discussed.
Document ID
19830035026
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Pearl, J. C.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Sinton, W. M.
(Hawaii, University Honolulu, HI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
83A16244
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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