Characterizing electron bombardment of Europa’s surface by location and depth

Characterizing electron bombardment of Europa’s surface by location and depth

We characterize the bombardment of energetic electrons onto Europa’s surface and discuss their influence on surface albedo, chemistry, and astrobiological potential, thereby isolating and quantifying a major contributor to exogenic processes affecting the satellite.

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Veröffentlicht in:Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) N.Y. 1962), 2012-07, Vol.220 (1), p.286-290
Hauptverfasser: Wesley Patterson, G., Paranicas, Chris, Prockter, Louise M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Albedo
Bombardment
Electron bombardment
Europa
Jupiter (planet)
Jupiter satellites
Magnetospheres
Position (location)
Satellites
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Zusammenfassung:We characterize the bombardment of energetic electrons onto Europa’s surface and discuss their influence on surface albedo, chemistry, and astrobiological potential, thereby isolating and quantifying a major contributor to exogenic processes affecting the satellite.
ISSN:0019-1035
1090-2643
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2012.04.024