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Flyby Delivers Multiple Deep Jupiter ProbesIn situ probes are the most reliable means for sampling composition and conditions deep in giant planet atmospheres. While exceeding its baseline mission, the Galileo probe entered a distinctly non-representative region of Jupiter (a 'hot spot') and apparently did not measure the full deep abundances of such important species as H2O and H2S, whose measured abundances were still increasing at the deepest datum. Multiple deep (approx. 100 bar) in situ probes minimize the hot spot risk, and address spatial variations and deep constituent abundances. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Document ID
20010041283
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spilker, T. R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Hubbard, W. B.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ United States)
Ingersoll, A. P.
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Forum on Innovative Approaches to Outer Planetary Exploration 2001-2020
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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