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O2 (а1Δg) Airglow at 1.27 μM and upper Mesosphere Dynamics on the Night Side of Venus

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This research studies the O2 (a1Δg) nightglow distribution in 1.27 μm to understand the dynamics of the atmosphere of Venus. Several factors were considered in the retrieval process, such as thermal emission of the lower atmosphere, reflection by the clouds. Results show deviation from SS-AS circulation mode: the area where horizontal flows from the dayside converge and where oxygen recombines and emits shifts from the midnight to 22–23 hours local time. This shift is caused by solar-induced thermal tide on Venus nightside. Some conclusions about the upper mesosphere dynamics are also presented.

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With a deep sorrow, the authors deliver the news of the untimely passing away of our colleague, A.V. Shakun, whose professionalism and leadership laid the foundation of this paper.

The authors are grateful to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education program no. 122042500018-9 for financial support.

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    A. V. Shakun, L. V. Zasova, D. A. Gorinov, I. V. Khatuntsev, N. I. Ignatiev, M. V. Patsaeva & A. V. Turin

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Shakun, A.V., Zasova, L.V., Gorinov, D.A. et al. O2 (а1Δg) Airglow at 1.27 μM and upper Mesosphere Dynamics on the Night Side of Venus. Sol Syst Res 57, 200–213 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0038094623030085

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