PARAMETRIC LIMITS FOR THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE OF MARS

Abstract

Probable upper and lower limits are calculated for the distribution of atmospheric pressure and mass density in the upper atmosphere of Mars. The results extend an earlier engineering model atmosphere from an altitude of 150 km to one in excess of 2500 km above the planetary surface. They derive, in part, from a recent analysis by J. W. Chamberlain of the probable thermal regime in the upper atmosphere of planets, while taking into account our present uncertainties about the lower atmosphere of Mars.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0423922

Entities

People

  • G. F. Schilling

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Computer Programs
  • Engineering
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Heat Flux
  • High Altitude
  • Latitude
  • Molecular Electronics
  • Planetary Atmospheres
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Solar Radiation
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
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