A5024778716- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Space exploration and regulation
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Advanced Optical Sensing Technologies
Institute for Space Astrophysics and Planetology
2014-2024
National Institute for Astrophysics
2011-2023
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
2023
European Space Research and Technology Centre
2021
Space (Italy)
2005-2012
Consorzio Interuniversitario Fisica Spaziale
2009
University of Padua
2007-2008
University of Michigan
2004
Laboratoire d’études spatiales et d’instrumentation en astrophysique
2004
Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
2004
We report a detection of methane in the martian atmosphere by Planetary Fourier Spectrometer onboard Mars Express spacecraft. The global average mixing ratio is found to be 10 +/- 5 parts per billion volume (ppbv). However, varies between 0 and 30 ppbv over planet. source could either biogenic or nonbiogenic, including past present subsurface microorganisms, hydrothermal activity, cometary impacts.
The NOMAD ("Nadir and Occultation for MArs Discovery") spectrometer suite on board the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) has been designed to investigate composition of Mars' atmosphere, with a particular focus trace gases, clouds dust. detection sensitivity gases is considerably improved compared previous Mars missions, compliant science objectives TGO mission. This will allow major leap in our knowledge understanding Martian atmospheric related physical chemical processes. instrument...
Abstract The Nadir and Occultation for MArs Discovery (NOMAD) instrument on board ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter measured a large increase in water vapor at altitudes the range of 40–100 km during 2018 global dust storm Mars. Using three‐dimensional general circulation model, we examine mechanism responsible enhancement upper atmosphere. Experiments with different prescribed vertical profiles show that when more is present higher atmosphere, temperature increases, amount ascending over tropics...
Abstract European Space Agency’s Mars Express (MEX) has been orbiting for 20 years and its instruments have provided a plethora of observations atmospheric dust clouds. These analysed to produce many unique views the processes leading lifting cloud formation, full picture climatologies clouds emerged. Moreover, orbit MEX enables viewing planet at local times, giving access diurnal variations atmosphere. This article provides an overview on by MEX, complemented Trace Gas Orbiter that...
Abstract To better understand the dust cycle on Mars during years with planet‐encircling storms, we analyze last three events that took place in Year (MY) 25, MY 28, and 34. Global storms occurred 25 34 (June 2018) were taking equinox, while 28 storm had an onset after perihelion. Before expansion phase of find similar regions (northern rim Hellas, Arabia Terra, Utopia Planitia) where is present. Possible precursor over Hellas southern polar cap edges observed as a component background...