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Venus

Authors :
Hunten, D. M
Colin, L
Donahue, T. M
Moroz, V. I
Publication Year :
1983
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1983.

Abstract

The present conference concerning the study of Venus discusses stellar magnitude and albedo data for the planet, radio astronomical studies, results of the Venera 13 and 14 missions, Venus optical properties, topography, surface properties and tectonic evolution, the tectonic implications of the interior of Venus, the thermal structure, photochemistry, composition, general circulation, and electrical activity of the Venus atmosphere, and the thermal balance of the lower, middle and upper atmoshere of Venus. Also discussed are the observation and interpretation of the Venus ionosphere, its model calculation, the interaction of the solar wind with the ionosphere of Venus in light of flow field models, the origin and evolution of the Venus atmosphere, and the problem posed by rare gases in the atmosphere of Venus.

Subjects

Subjects :
Lunar And Planetary Exploration

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19830056183
Document Type :
Report