Structure of the Martian atmosphere from ε-Gem occultation observations

W. B. Hubbard

doi:10.1016/0273-1177(82)90110-7

Structure of the Martian atmosphere from ε-Gem occultation observations

W. B. Hubbard

Lunar and Planetary Lab

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We have collected information about Martian atmospheric scale heights derived from observations of the occultation of ε{lunate} Gem by Mars on April 8, 1976. The observations give data in the altitude range ∼50 to 80 km. A rough, unweighted average of results so far available yields a temperature of ∼165°K. Excursions of ∼±40°K about this mean may be present as a function of both altitude and areographic coordinates.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	103-106
Number of pages	4
Journal	Advances in Space Research
Volume	2
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1177(82)90110-7
State	Published - 1982

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