Reference : The UV footprint emission of Io: morphology, brightness and control by Io

	Document type :	Scientific congresses and symposiums : Unpublished conference
	Discipline(s) :	Physical, chemical, mathematical & earth Sciences : Space science, astronomy & astrophysics
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/33558

Title :	The UV footprint emission of Io: morphology, brightness and control by Io
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Gérard, Jean-Claude [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Labo de physique atmosphérique et planétaire (LPAP) >]
	Saglam, Adem [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Labo de physique atmosphérique et planétaire (LPAP) >]
	Grodent, Denis [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Labo de physique atmosphérique et planétaire (LPAP) >]
	Clarke, J. T. [CSP, Boston University]
Publication date :	1-Aug-2005
On invitation :	No
Audience :	International
Abstract :	[en] Emissions from the magnetic footprint of Io on Jupiter's upper atmosphere has been observed with the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) since 1997 and more recently with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on board HST. The observations cover a wide range of central meridian Jovian longitudes and Io orbital positions. Most images also exhibit a long trailing tail associated with Io's wake plasma. The brightness of the footprint shows variations by over an order of magnitude and appears to be controlled by the distance from Jupiter's central meridian and the longitude of Io. Multiple footprints are also occasionally observed with varying relative brightness and mutual distance. These features apparently correspond to precipitation generated by the reflection of Alfvèn waves between Jupiter's ionosphere and the plasma torus. Observations collected in 2005 with ACS have provided high quality contrasted images that provide a direct indication of the altitude of the trailing tail and its orientation.
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/33558
Other URL :	http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2005DPS....37.6506G
Commentary :	37

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