Some new aspects in analyzing photopolarimetric observations of planets

Some new difficulties appearing in analyzing polarimetric observations of planets with optically thick and optically thin atmospheres are discussed. Using the atmosphere of Jupiter as an example, it is demonstrated that specific choice of particle shape in model computations can affect significantly...

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Published in:Кинематика и физика небесных тел
Date:2005
Main Authors: Dlugach, J.M., Mishchenko, M.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Головна астрономічна обсерваторія НАН України 2005
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Online Access:https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/79695
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Journal Title:Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Cite this:Some new aspects in analyzing photopolarimetric observations of planets / J.M. Dlugach, M.I. Mishchenko // Кинематика и физика небесных тел. — 2005. — Т. 21, № 5-додаток. — С. 437-442. — Бібліогр.: 13 назв. — англ.

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Summary:Some new difficulties appearing in analyzing polarimetric observations of planets with optically thick and optically thin atmospheres are discussed. Using the atmosphere of Jupiter as an example, it is demonstrated that specific choice of particle shape in model computations can affect significantly the values of cloud particle parameters retrieved from photopolarimetric data. Besides, we consider the influence of various factors on the interpretation of ptotopolarimetric observations of Mars performed during periods of high transparency of its atmosphere. The re-analysis of the polarization phase curves obtained in such periods shows the impossibility to derive reliable estimates of the properties of Martian dust particles.
ISSN:0233-7665