C2, CN and CO+ Molecular Density in Atmospheres of Bright Comets,
Abstract
Some older evaluations of the C2, CN and CO+ densities of brighter comets are re-examined. The monochromatic headforms, which the comets have in the CN and C2 bands, permit one to establish an upper limit for the f-values of the C2 and CN molecules. This limit corresponds to the newly established values. When using the latest calculated f-values for the comet tail bands a considerable increase in the CO+ density is obtained, in comparison with the older evaluations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0843307
Entities
People
- K. Wurm
Organizations
- General Dynamics