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The spectrum of Saturn from 1990 to 2230/cm - Abundances of AsH3, CH3D, CO, GeH4, NH3, and PH3An analysis is presented of the abundances and vertical distributions of all known absorbers in the 5-micron spectrum of Saturn, in view of previously unpublished observations, synthetic spectra of each atmospheric constituent, and an atmospheric model for synthesizing Saturn's spectrum in order to make comparisons with observations. The model used encompasses the abundances of all gaseous absorbers, their vertical distributions, clouds, and the thermal and reflected solar components of planetary flux. A coherent understanding is in this way obtained of both the many variables affecting Saturn's 5-micron spectrum and the similarities between Jupiter and Saturn.
Document ID
19910038966
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Noll, Keith S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL; Arizona, University, Tucson, United States)
Larson, Harold P.
(Arizona, University Tucson, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 89
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
91A23589
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-206
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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