Atmospheres of Terrestrial Size Bodies (ATSB)

Convenors: Michael Mendillo and Andrew Nagy
Wednesday 16 June 1999 1:00-3:05 PM

Theme: The solar system exhibits a rich variety of atmospheres on planets and moons comparable in size to the Earth. The observational and modeling techniques applied so successfully in terrestrial aeronomy are also well-suited to the study of similar processes on other worlds. In this workshop, we will explore the common themes, major differences, and varied experimental techniques needed to achieve a comprehensive study of how the terrestrial atmosphere fits into the general context of ionosphere-thermosphere-mesosphere science in the solar system.

Format: An overview of goals, followed by a several invited summaries of applications of terrestrial aeronomy methods to planetary topics, and then a general discussion of issues and future plans.

Speakers:

1. M. Mendillo - Workshop Objectives
2. Ray Roble - Using the NCAR GCM to Study Venus and Mars
3. Tim Killeen - Mars Observer: A Candidate Way to do Aeronomy From Orbit Above Mars
4. Jeff Forbes - Analysis of Atmospheric Dynamics Signatures on Mars
5. Fred Roesler - How to Adapt Your FPI to Study Emissions from Jupiter's Moon Io.
6. Ingo Mueller-Wodarg - Using the UCL GCM to Study Thermospheric Structure and Dynamics on Saturn's Moon Titan.
7. Xiaoqing Pi - Creating a GPS System for Ionospheric TEC Studies at Mars
8. Steve Smith - Use of an All-Sky Imaging System to Study the Moon's Distant Sodium Tail.