Retrieval of the vertical composition of the Venus atmosphere using SOIR

Persons :

• Dr. Ir.  VANDAELE Ann Carine - Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy (IASB-BIRA)
  Coordinator of the project
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/7/2006-31/12/2008
  

Description :

Retrieval of profiles of minor constituents of the Venus atmosphere from the solar occultation spectra recorded by the SOIR instrument on board the Venus Express mission. Dedicated tools will be developed for this purpose.

Satellite(s) or flight opportunity(ies):

- Venus Express


Field of research:

Space Sciences: Planetary Atmospheres