TP1 | Atmospheres and Exospheres of Terrestrial Bodies

TP1

Atmospheres and Exospheres of Terrestrial Bodies
Convener: Anni Määttänen | Co-conveners: Francisco González-Galindo, Gabriella Gilli, Tanguy Bertrand, Orkun Temel

Space missions have provided a wealth of data on the atmospheres and aeronomy of rocky planets and moons, from the lower layers up to the external envelopes in direct contact with the solar wind. A recent emerging finding is evidence that the atmosphere behaves as a single coherent system with complex coupling between layers. This session solicits contributions that investigate processes at work (chemistry, energetics, dynamics, electricity, escape etc...) on the terrestrial bodies of the Solar System and includes studies of the coupling between the lower/middle and upper atmospheres. Contributions based on analysis of recent spacecraft and ground- based observations, comparative planetology studies, numerical modelling and relevant laboratory investigations are particularly welcome. In view of the three future Venus missions selected by ESA and NASA, papers discussing contemporary Venus atmospheric science in preparation for these missions are also encouraged. The session will consist of invited and contributed oral talks as well as posters.

Space missions have provided a wealth of data on the atmospheres and aeronomy of rocky planets and moons, from the lower layers up to the external envelopes in direct contact with the solar wind. A recent emerging finding is evidence that the atmosphere behaves as a single coherent system with complex coupling between layers. This session solicits contributions that investigate processes at work (chemistry, energetics, dynamics, electricity, escape etc...) on the terrestrial bodies of the Solar System and includes studies of the coupling between the lower/middle and upper atmospheres. Contributions based on analysis of recent spacecraft and ground- based observations, comparative planetology studies, numerical modelling and relevant laboratory investigations are particularly welcome. In view of the three future Venus missions selected by ESA and NASA, papers discussing contemporary Venus atmospheric science in preparation for these missions are also encouraged. The session will consist of invited and contributed oral talks as well as posters.