Saturn spectrum in the EUV-electron excited hydrogen

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JA088iA01p00459· OSTI ID:6084430

Shemansky, D E; Ajello, J M

Recent laboratory observations of electron excited H/sub 2/ in the EUV have brought about the realization that higher Rydberg series band systems make a significant contribution to the emission spectrum. Theoretical cross section estimates for the excitation of the D, D', B', B'' states agree with these results. Model calculations for particle excitation of the Saturn atmosphere, including the higher states, now show excellent agreement with Voyager auroral and dayside equatorial spectra. The model data also confirm the relative spectral response calibration of the Voyager instruments, providing a basis for accurate analysis of the excitation processes on both Jupiter and Saturn.

• Research Organization: Center for Space Sciences, of Southern California, Tucson, Arizona 85713
• OSTI ID: 6084430
• Journal Information: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 88:A1; ISSN JGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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640107* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Planetary Phenomena
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ATMOSPHERES
AURORAE
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELEMENTS
EMISSION SPECTRA
ENERGY LEVELS
EXCITED STATES
EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
HYDROGEN
JUPITER PLANET
NONMETALS
PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES
PLANETS
RADIATIONS
SATURN PLANET
SPECTRA
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION