9322129 Rieke The 2 micron spectral region contains a variety of indicators about the atmosphere of Jupiter including absorption features due to hydrogen and methane, auroral emissions, and reflected light from aerosols. Dr. Rieke will monitor changes in all of these indicators and search for additional features due to chemical species created by the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy (9) on Jupiter.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9322129
Program Officer
Vernon Pankonin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-03-01
Budget End
1995-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$35,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Arizona
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85721