NASA NTRS · 19870027601
The Venus ionosphere
Abstract
Physical properties of the Venus ionosphere obtained by experiments on the US Pioneer Venus and the Soviet Venera missions are presented in the form of models suitable for inclusion in the Venus International Reference Atmosphere. The models comprise electron density (from 120 km), electron and ion temperatures, and relative ion abundance in the altitude range from 150 km to 1000 km for solar zenith angles from 0 to 180 deg. In addition, information on ion transport velocities, ionopause altitudes, and magnetic field characteristics of the Venus ionosphere, are presented in tabular or graphical form. Also discussed is the solar control of the physical properties of the Venus ionosphere.
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Bauer, S. J., Brace, L. M., Taylor, H. A., Jr., Breus, T. K., Kliore, A. J.. 1985-01-01. The Venus ionosphere. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870027601
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