Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10705235 | Planetary and Space Science | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Following the work of Dubouloz et al. (1989) and Cordier et al. (2009) we estimated the uncertainties on theoretical determinations of Titan's hydrocarbon lakes chemical composition. ⺠We performed Monte Carlo simulations of errors on thermodynamic data and found uncertainties on liquid mole fraction up to â¼300% (standard deviation). ⺠The model of Titan's atmosphere is to be improved: the predicted precipitation rates vary substantially between models, impacting the resulting composition derived for the lakes. ⺠Laboratory experiments are required in order to get more reliable predictions in the perspective of future space missions.
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Authors
D. Cordier, O. Mousis, J.I. Lunine, S. Lebonnois, P. Rannou, P. Lavvas, L.Q. Lobo, A.G.M. Ferreira,