Projet de recherche PX/8/SS/26 (Action de recherche PX)
We plan to investigate the composition and dynamics of the upper atmosphere of Venus using various instruments on board Venus Express. SPICAV, ASPERA and VMC observations will be combined to understand the day to night side transfer of constituents, the distribution of hot O atoms and its consequence for nonthermal escape and auroral precipitation processes. SPICAM observations of the thermospheric dynamics will be compared to the Venus case.
Satellite(s) or flight opportunity(ies):
- Venus Express
- Mars Express
Field of research:
Space Sciences: Solar and Plasma Physics & Planetary Atmospheres
