Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics VOL.129 ISSUE 5 | 12 May 2024
Parameterization of Secondary Ionization Rates and Photoelectron Heating Rates of Venus and Mars
Liu + Lei + Cao ...
As a fundamental physical process in the ionosphere, photoionization and the associated photoelectrons play vital roles in determining the ionospheric electron density and...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets VOL.129 ISSUE 5 | 26 April 2024
Spherical‐Harmonic Distribution Analysis of Coronae in Relation to Volcanic Features on Venus
Tucker + Andrew J Dombard
Venus boasts an abundance of volcanoes and volcano‐like structures. Synthetic aperture radar images of the surface have revealed extensive evidence of volcanism, including...
AGU23 | 13 December 2023
Influence of Possible Bulk Compositions on the Long-Term Evolution and Outgassing of Venus
Diogo José Louro Lourenço + Maria Grünenfelder + Oliver Shah ...
Venus’ mass and radius are similar to those of Earth. However, Venus’ interior structure and chemical composition are poorly constrained. Seemingly small deviations from the...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets VOL.129 ISSUE 3 | 19 March 2024
Estimating π Using the Topography of the Terrestrial Planets
Vasseur + Wadsworth
It is π‐day 2024 (March 14th) and to celebrate, we ask the question: can π be estimated accurately using the shape of the terrestrial planets and the Moon?...
AGU23 | 14 December 2023
The Solar Wind Interaction with the Planet Venus: Mapping Conditions Favorable for Energy Transfer to the Ionosphere via the Magnetic Pumping Process
ava frost + Christopher M Fowler
We used 14 years of Pioneer Venus Orbiter (PVO) measurements made at the planet Venus to map the interaction between the solar wind and Venus. We focused in particular on...