Cassini-Jupiter microwave observing campaign: DSN and GAVRT observations of Jovian synchrotron radio emission
This paper discusses the Cassini-Jupiter microwave observing campaign.
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Wet and Dry Regions in Jupiter's Atmosphere
Models of Jupiter's formation and interior predict that its atmosphere is enriched in oxygen relative to the Sun and that consequently, a water cloud is present globally near the 5-bar pressure level.
Jupiter Atmosphere Water↗
A High-resolution, 3-D Model of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Voyager and Galileo's reconnaissance transformed our picture of the dynamical character of Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS).
Atmospheres dynamics Jupiter vortiges↗
AAT Observations of the SL-9 Fragment C,D, G,K,N,R,V and W Impacts with Jupiter: Lightcurves and Imaging
We used the InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer (IRIS) on the Anglo-Australian Telescope to monitor the impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter.
near-infrared observations SL-9 Impacts Jupiter Co↗
Europa--Jupiter's Icy Ocean Moon
Europa is a puzzle. The sixth largest moon in our solar system, Europa confounds and intrigues scientists. Few bodies in the solar system have attracted as much scientific attention as this moon of Jupiter because of its possible subsurface ocean of water. The more we learn about this icy moon, the more questions we have.
Europa Jupiter Galileo Ice Ocean↗
Simultaneous Extreme Ultraviolet and Far Ultraviolet Observations of Jupiter Aurora by Galileo Orbiter
In 1996 during the first four orbits of the satellite tour the Galileo Ultraviolet Spectrometer (UVS) (1100-4300 Angstroms) and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometer (EUVS) (550-1300 Angstroms) performed near-simultaneous observations of the Jupiter aurora in both the north and south polar regions.
Galileo Ultraviolet Spectrometer Jupiter Aurora↗
Near-IR Spectroscopy of the Atmosphere of Jupiter
The Galileo Near Infrared Mapping Spectrometer obtains spectral images in the wavelength range 0.7 to 5.2 um with a special resolving power of approximately 200. This spectral range allows NIMS to sense cloud-reflected solar radiation, thermal emission from the deep atmosphere, and auroral bands from the thermosphere of Jupiter.
Jupiter Galileo Spectrometer↗
Modeling the Gas Flux From a Jupiter-Class Comet Nucleus
Sublimation and gas flux of volatile ices from porous bodies in the Solar System are important, observable phenomena. Surface erosion and dust build-up on a comet nucleus and coma formation are processes attributable to the flux of sublimating gases. Our computer simulations focus on the gas flux from volatile, icy components in the surface layer of a porous, Jupiter-class comet in order to investigate the relationship of the observed relative molecular abundances in the coma with those in then nucleus. We compare results from one-dimensional and two-dimensional models.
Jupiter Comet↗
Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation at 18 cm during the Comet SL-9 Impacts
The results of observations of Jupiter's synchrotron radiation during the period surrounding the impacts of comet SL-9 are reported. The observations were made at the Naval Research Laboratory's Maryland Point Observatory 85 foot radio antenna operating at 1665 MHz (18 cm). The data indicate that an increase in the intensity of the synchrotron emission of 23% took place over the full duration of the impact period. The increase was accompanied by two characteristic changes in the beaming curve: a flattening and the creation of brightness temperature variations on hourly timescales. We interpret the latter as longitudinal variations in the beaming curve which suggests a localized mechanism resulting in a redistribution of the radiating electronis in the Jovian radiation belts.
Jupiter Comet SL-9↗
Variations in Jupiter's Radiation Belts and Synchrotron Radiation as a Result of the Impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy/9
Changes to Jupiter's synchrotron radiation following the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy/9 are reported. Also, the consequences are reported for three possible mechanisms that might have caused those changes.
Shoemaker-Levy/9 Jupiter synchrotron radiation rad↗
Arrival at Jupiter
Galileo's instrumented Probe, when entering Jupiter's atmosphere, will transmit data up to the orbiting spacecraft (Galileo Orbiter). The Probe separated from the Orbiter in July 1995. Described are many critical automated activities that have occurred, and must continue to occur for successful task completion. High-Gain Antenna (HGA) problems described.
Galileo Probe Orbiter Jupiter Atmosphere↗
NASA-JPL Jupiter Patrol: 2.3 GHz Observations During the Encounter with Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
For the past twenty-three years the antennas of the NASA Deep Space Network have been used to measure temporal variations in Jupiter's decimetric flux density at 2295 MHz.
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A Survey of Low-Frequency (LF) Waves at Jupiter: The Ulysses Encounter
This paper presents the results of a survey of LF plasma waves detected during the Ulysses Jupiter flyby.
LF plasma waves Jupiter flyby↗
(abstract) Absolute Flux Calibrations of Venus and Jupiter at 32 GHz
The microwave flux densities of Venus and Jupiter at 32 GHz have been measured using a calibration standard radio telescope system at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO) during April and May of 1993. These measurements are part of a joint JPL/Caltech program to accurately calibrate a catalog of other radio sources using the two bright planets as flux standards.
microwave flux densities Venus Jupiter catalog cal↗
A Study of Currents Associated with the Use of Euler Potentials to Model the Magnetic Field of Jupiter
A study of several Harris current sheet type Euler potential models of Jupiters magnetosphere is presented.
Euler Potential Magnetic Field Jupiter magnetosphe↗
Gravity-assist trajectories to Jupiter using nuclear electric propulsion
This paper examines optimal low-thrust gravity-assist trajectories to Jupiter using nuclear electric propulsion.
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The Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter reference trajectory
The proposed NASA Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) mission would have used a single spacecraft to orbit Callisto, Ganymede, and Europa in succession. The enormous Delta-Velocity required for this mission (nearly [25 km/s]) would necessitate the use of very high efficiency electric propulsion. The trajectory created for the proposed baseline JIMO mission may be the most complex trajectory ever designed. This paper describes the current reference trajectory in detail and describes the processes that were used to construct it.
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