The vibrational distribution of O2(+) in the ionosphere of Venus was calculated for a model atmosphere (similar to one discribed by Fox, 1982), based on data from the Pioneer Venus neutral mass spectrometer. The calculation of the ion densities includes both chemistry and diffusion. At 100 km, quenching precludes survival of vibrationally excited 02(+). At the exobase, near 200 km, more than half of O2(+) molecules are vibrationally excited. The effects of vibrationally excited O2(+) on the hot oxygen coronas and the airglow are discussed.


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    Title :

    The O2(+) vibrational distribution in the Venusian ionosphere


    Contributors:
    Fox, J. L. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1985-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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