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High resolution remote sensing observations for missions to the Jovian system: Io as a case study |
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| Authors: | Gregory T. Delory Conor Laver Joe Pitman |
| Affiliation: | a Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA b NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, USA c Department of Astronomy, 601 Campbell Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA d Exploration Sciences, P.O. Box 24, Pine, CO 80470, USA e Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA |
| Abstract: | We present modeled images of Io at a variety of distances from the surface as a function of imager aperture size and wavelength. We consider the science objectives that could be achieved from missions engaged in long range remote-sensing of Io during the approach to the Jovian system and subsequently from orbit around Europa or Ganymede, in both the visible and near infrared wavelength ranges. We find that basic global mapping objectives in the visible can be met with a traditional 0.5 m telescope design. A more ambitious 1.5 m telescope could accomplish much more detailed objectives such as topographical measurements, and determination of flow patterns and thermal sources for individual active regions on Io. |
| Keywords: | Io Remote sensing Instruments |
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