3 papers
astro-ph.IM2018
The science case for POLLUX, a high-resolution UV spectropolarimeter onboard LUVOIR
Jean-Claude Bouret, Coralie Neiner, Ana I. Gómez de Castro +9
POLLUX is a high-resolution, UV spectropolarimeter proposed for the 15-meter primary mirror option of LUVOIR. The instrument Phase 0 study is supported by the French Space Agency (…
astro-ph.EP2018
On the orbital variability of Ganymede's atmosphere
Francois Leblanc, Apurva V. Oza, Ludivine Leclercq +5
Ganymede's atmosphere is produced by radiative interactions with its surface, sourced by the Sun and the Jovian plasma. The sputtered and thermally desorbed molecules are tracked i…
astro-ph.EP2018
Dusk Over Dawn O Asymmetry in Europa's Near-Surface Atmosphere
Apurva V. Oza, Francois Leblanc, Robert E. Johnson +4
The evolution of Europa's water-product exosphere over its 85-hour day, based on current models, has not been shown to exhibit any diurnal asymmetries. Here we simulate Europa's ex…