Observed Latitudinal, Longitudinal and Temporal Variability of Io's Atmosphere Simulated by a Purely Sublimation Driven Atmosphere

A. -C. Dott, J. Saur, S. Schlegel +3

How much of Io's SO${}_2$ atmosphere is driven by volcanic outgasing or sublimation of SO${}_2$ surface frost is a question with a considerable history. We develop a time dependent sur…