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Evidence of lightning and volcanic activity on Venus - Pro and conIt is argued that the impulsive 100-Hz noise bursts detected with the use of the electric field antenna on the Pioneer Venus Orbiter (PVO) have plasma wave charcteristics that can only be explained if they are whistler mode signals of a type that can be produced by atmospheric discharges. It is further argued that these data are evidence for lightning and volcanic activity on Venus. A reply contends that the PVO electric field measurements are unrelated to either the lower atmosphere or the surface of Venus.
Document ID
19880046501
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Scarf, Frederick L.
(TRW, Inc., TRW Space and Technology Group, Redondo Beach; California University Los Angeles, United States)
Russell, Christopher T.
(California, University Los Angeles, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
April 8, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Science
Volume: 240
ISSN: 0036-8075
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
88A33728
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-12319
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-12383
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-995
PROJECT: PROJECT PIONEER
Distribution Limits
Public
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