| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10705233 | Planetary and Space Science | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We model N2 and CH4 molecules in Titan's exosphere applying a Monte Carlo model. ⺠From the density and velocity profiles, we compute their collision probabilities. ⺠Most collisions occur in the first 400 km with N2, CH4 and HCN molecules. ⺠Very few collisions occur in higher regions with lighter, faster particles. ⺠N2 and CH4 molecules in Titan's exosphere do not gain escape velocity.
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Authors
A. Schaufelberger, P. Wurz, H. Lammer, Yu.N. Kulikov,