Planetary and Space Science
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Beyond our planet Earth, we study the atmospheres and surfaces of other planets using measurements from the Keck, Hubble, and James Webb telescopes as well as data from planetary missions.
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Neptune Atmospheric Research
Using data from the Voyager spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope, and ground-based observations, SSEC scientists are studying Neptune’s seasons, atmospheric circulations, and cloud structure.
Contact:
Larry Sromovsky, Pat FryCategories:
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Uranus Atmospheric Research
SSEC scientists are studying the seasonal changes, cloud features and their dynamics, cloud structures, and atmospheric circulation on Uranus.
Contact:
Larry SromovskyCategories:
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Venus Atmospheric Research
The atmosphere of Venus has been explored by fly-by spacecraft, orbiters, descending probes, landers and floating balloons with supplementary ground-based observations in order to learn more about the planet’s weather.
Contact:
Sanjay Limaye (PI)Categories:
Planetary and Space Science