Scientific rationale and concepts for in situ probe exploration of Uranus and Neptune
MOUSIS, Olivier
Univers, Théorie, Interfaces, Nanostructures, Atmosphère et environnement, Molécules (UMR 6213) [UTINAM]
Univers, Théorie, Interfaces, Nanostructures, Atmosphère et environnement, Molécules (UMR 6213) [UTINAM]
CAVALIÉ, T.
ASP 2018
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
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ASP 2018
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
MOUSIS, Olivier
Univers, Théorie, Interfaces, Nanostructures, Atmosphère et environnement, Molécules (UMR 6213) [UTINAM]
Univers, Théorie, Interfaces, Nanostructures, Atmosphère et environnement, Molécules (UMR 6213) [UTINAM]
CAVALIÉ, T.
ASP 2018
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
ASP 2018
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
COUSTENIS, Athena
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
FOUCHET, Thierry
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique [LESIA (UMR_8109)]
GUILLOT, Tristan
Laboratoire de Cosmologie, Astrophysique Stellaire & Solaire, de Planétologie et de Mécanique des Fluides [CASSIOPEE]
Laboratoire de Cosmologie, Astrophysique Stellaire & Solaire, de Planétologie et de Mécanique des Fluides [CASSIOPEE]
HARTOGH, Paul
Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung = Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research [MPS]
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Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung = Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research [MPS]
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en
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20th EGU General Assembly, EGU2018, Proceedings from the conference held 4-13 April, 2018 in Vienna, Austria, p.4436, 2018-04-04, Vienne. 2018
English Abstract
Uranus and Neptune, referred to as ice giants, are fundamentally different from the better-known gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn). Exploration of an ice giant system is a high-priority science objective, as these systems ...Read more >
Uranus and Neptune, referred to as ice giants, are fundamentally different from the better-known gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn). Exploration of an ice giant system is a high-priority science objective, as these systems (including the magnetosphere, satellites, rings, atmosphere, and interior) challenge our understanding of planetary formation and evolution. The importance of the ice giants is reflected in NASA's 2011 Decadal Survey, comments from ESA's SSC in response to L2/L3 mission proposals and results of the 2017 NASA/ESA Ice Giants study. A crucial part of exploration of the ice giants is in situ sampling of the atmosphere via an atmospheric probe. A probe would bring insights in two broad themes: the formation history of our Solar System and the processes at play in planetary atmospheres. Here we summarize the science driver for in situ measurements at these two planets and discuss possible mission concepts that would be consistent with the constraints of ESA M-class missions.Read less <
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