Simulation of Na D emission near Europa during eclipse
Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets
By: T.A. Cassidy, R.E. Johnson, P.E. Geissler, and F. Leblanc
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Abstract
The Cassini imaging science subsystem observed Europa in eclipse during Cassini's Jupiter flyby. The disk-resolved observations revealed a spatially nonuniform emission in the wavelength range of 200-1050 nm (clear filters). By building on observations and simulations of Europa's Na atmosphere and torus we find that electron-excited Na in Europa's tenuous atmosphere can account for the observed emission if the Na is ejected preferentially from Europa's dark terrain. Copyright 2008 by the American Geophysical Union.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Simulation of Na D emission near Europa during eclipse |
| Series title | Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets |
| DOI | 10.1029/2007JE002955 |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets |
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