Publisher:Pasadena, CA : Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2011.
Citation:European Planetary Science Congress (EPSC) Joint Meeting 2011 La Cité Internationale des Congrès Nantes Métropole, Nantes, France, October 2-7, 2011
Abstract:
NH₃ has long been considered an important component in the formation and evolution of the outer planet satellites. NH₃ is particularly important for Titan, since it may serve as the reservoir for atmospheric nitrogen. A brightening seen on Titan starting in 2004 may arise from a transient low-lying fog or surface coating of ammonia. The spectral shape suggests the ammonia is anhydrous, a molecule that hydrates quickly in the presence of water.
