A primary motivation for in situ probe and balloon missions in the solar system is to progressively constrain models of its origin and evolution. Specifically, understanding the origin and evolution of multiple planetary atmospheres within our solar system would provide a basis for comparative studies that lead to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of our own solar system as well as extra-solar planetary systems. Hereafter, the authors discuss in situ exploration science drivers, mission architectures, and technologies associated with probes at Venus, the giant planets and Titan.


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    Title :

    Atmospheric Planetary Probes and Balloons in the Solar System


    Contributors:
    Coustenis, A (author) / Atkinson, D (author) / Balint, T (author) / Beauchamp, P (author) / Atreya, S (author) / Lebreton, J-P (author) / Lunine, J (author) / Matson, D (author) / Erd, C (author) / Reh, K (author)


    Publication date :

    2011-02-01


    Size :

    27 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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