Saturn’s moon Enceladus is an active world. In 2005, the
Cassini spacecraft witnessed for the first time water-rich
jets venting from four anomalously warm fractures (called
sulci) near its south pole1,2. Since then, several observations
have provided evidence that the source of the material
ejected from Enceladus is a large underground ocean, the
depth of which is still debated3–6. Here, we report on the first
and only opportunity that Cassini’s RADAR instrument7,8 had
to observe Enceladus’s south polar terrain closely, targeting
an area a few tens of kilometres north of the active sulci.
Detailed analysis of the microwave radiometry observations
highlights the ongoing activity of the moon. The instrument
recorded the microwave thermal emission, revealing a warm
subsurface region with prominent thermal anomalies that
had not been identified before. These anomalies coincide with
large fractures, similar or structurally related to the sulci. The
observations imply the presence of a broadly distributed heat
production and transport system below the south polar terrain
with ‘plate-like’ features and suggest that a liquid reservoir
could exist at a depth of only a few kilometres under the
ice shell at the south pole. The detection of a possible dormant
sulcus further suggests episodic geological activity.
Detection of hydrogen sulfide above the clouds in Uranus’s atmosphereSérgio Sacani
Visible-to-near-infrared observations indicate that the cloud top of the main cloud deck on Uranus lies at a pressure level of
between 1.2 bar and 3 bar. However, its composition has never been unambiguously identified, although it is widely assumed
to be composed primarily of either ammonia or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ice. Here, we present evidence of a clear detection of
gaseous H2S above this cloud deck in the wavelength region 1.57–1.59 μm with a mole fraction of 0.4–0.8 ppm at the cloud top.
Its detection constrains the deep bulk sulfur/nitrogen abundance to exceed unity (>4.4–5.0 times the solar value) in Uranus’s
bulk atmosphere, and places a lower limit on the mole fraction of H2S below the observed cloud of (1.0 2.5) × 10 5 − − . The detection
of gaseous H2S at these pressure levels adds to the weight of evidence that the principal constituent of 1.2–3-bar cloud is
likely to be H2S ice.
Observed glacier and volatile distribution on Pluto from atmosphere–topograph...Sérgio Sacani
Pluto has a variety of surface frosts and landforms as well as a
complex atmosphere1. There is ongoing geological activity related
to the massive Sputnik Planum glacier, mostly made of nitrogen (N2)
ice mixed with solid carbon monoxide and methane2, covering the
4-kilometre-deep, 1,000-kilometre-wide basin of Sputnik Planum1,3
near the anti-Charon point. The glacier has been suggested to arise
from a source region connected to the deep interior, or from a sink
collecting the volatiles released planetwide1. Thin deposits of N2
frost, however, were also detected at mid-northern latitudes and
methane ice was observed to cover most of Pluto except for the
darker, frost-free equatorial regions2. Here we report numerical
simulations of the evolution of N2, methane and carbon monoxide
on Pluto over thousands of years. The model predicts N2 ice
accumulation in the deepest low-latitude basin and the threefold
increase in atmospheric pressure that has been observed to occur
since 19884–6. This points to atmospheric–topographic processes as
the origin of Sputnik Planum’s N2 glacier. The same simulations also
reproduce the observed quantities of volatiles in the atmosphere and
show frosts of methane, and sometimes N2, that seasonally cover the
mid- and high latitudes, explaining the bright northern polar cap
reported in the 1990s7,8 and the observed ice distribution in 20152.
The model also predicts that most of these seasonal frosts should
disappear in the next decade.
1) Spectra from the Mars Global Surveyor's Thermal Emission Spectrometer were used to monitor the abundance and distribution of water vapor on Mars over one full Mars year.
2) A maximum in water vapor abundance was observed at high latitudes during local summer in both hemispheres, reaching up to 100 pr-mm in the north and 50 pr-mm in the south.
3) There were large differences between the hemispheres and seasons, suggesting cross-equatorial transport of water from north to south after northern summer but not after southern summer.
Water vapor mapping on mars using omega mars expressAwad Albalwi
A systematic mapping of water vapor on Mars has been achieved using the imaging spectrometer OMEGA aboard the Mars Express
spacecraft, using the depth of the 2.6 mm (n1, n3) band of H2O. We report results obtained during two periods: (1) Ls ¼ 330–401
(January–June 2004), before and after the equinox, and (2) Ls ¼ 90–1251, which correspond to early northern summer
A brief report on the interesting and exotic atmospheric phenomenon observed on extraterrestrial planets. this report is intended to go hand-in-hand with the presentation previous uploaded
Плутон светится в рентгеновском диапазонеAnatol Alizar
Chandra detected X-rays from Pluto in 2014 and 2015 observations, finding 8 photons in the 0.31-0.60 keV band. No photons were detected from 0.60-1.0 keV. Allowing for background, there was a statistically significant detection of X-rays from Pluto. Charge exchange between solar wind ions and Pluto's atmosphere can produce X-rays and may explain the detection, but the observed rate is higher than expected given New Horizons measurements of Pluto's atmosphere and solar wind conditions. The solar wind may be focused within 60,000 km of Pluto to produce the detected X-ray emission.
The document summarizes research from images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft of Charon, Pluto's largest moon. The images reveal Charon has a reddish polar cap at its north pole. Thermal models show the pole experiences long periods of extreme cold temperatures due to Charon's high obliquity and long seasons. The researchers hypothesize that methane and other volatiles escaping from Pluto's atmosphere become cold-trapped at Charon's winter pole, where they are processed by radiation into non-volatile organic compounds that remain on the surface to form the red cap. Spectral and compositional evidence supports this mechanism of seasonal accumulation of photolyzed volatiles to explain Charon's unique polar color
Атмосфера Земли медленно теряет кислородAnatol Alizar
This document summarizes research on reconstructing past atmospheric oxygen (O2) levels over the past 800,000 years using O2/N2 ratios measured from ancient air bubbles trapped in ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. The main findings are:
1) O2/N2 ratios from multiple ice cores show a consistent decline of 8.4‰ per million years over the past 800,000 years, equivalent to a 0.7% decline in atmospheric O2 levels.
2) This decline is unlikely to be explained by changes in air bubble formation processes or other non-atmospheric factors, as argon/nitrogen ratios from the same ice cores show an inconsistent increasing trend over the same
Detection of hydrogen sulfide above the clouds in Uranus’s atmosphereSérgio Sacani
Visible-to-near-infrared observations indicate that the cloud top of the main cloud deck on Uranus lies at a pressure level of
between 1.2 bar and 3 bar. However, its composition has never been unambiguously identified, although it is widely assumed
to be composed primarily of either ammonia or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ice. Here, we present evidence of a clear detection of
gaseous H2S above this cloud deck in the wavelength region 1.57–1.59 μm with a mole fraction of 0.4–0.8 ppm at the cloud top.
Its detection constrains the deep bulk sulfur/nitrogen abundance to exceed unity (>4.4–5.0 times the solar value) in Uranus’s
bulk atmosphere, and places a lower limit on the mole fraction of H2S below the observed cloud of (1.0 2.5) × 10 5 − − . The detection
of gaseous H2S at these pressure levels adds to the weight of evidence that the principal constituent of 1.2–3-bar cloud is
likely to be H2S ice.
Observed glacier and volatile distribution on Pluto from atmosphere–topograph...Sérgio Sacani
Pluto has a variety of surface frosts and landforms as well as a
complex atmosphere1. There is ongoing geological activity related
to the massive Sputnik Planum glacier, mostly made of nitrogen (N2)
ice mixed with solid carbon monoxide and methane2, covering the
4-kilometre-deep, 1,000-kilometre-wide basin of Sputnik Planum1,3
near the anti-Charon point. The glacier has been suggested to arise
from a source region connected to the deep interior, or from a sink
collecting the volatiles released planetwide1. Thin deposits of N2
frost, however, were also detected at mid-northern latitudes and
methane ice was observed to cover most of Pluto except for the
darker, frost-free equatorial regions2. Here we report numerical
simulations of the evolution of N2, methane and carbon monoxide
on Pluto over thousands of years. The model predicts N2 ice
accumulation in the deepest low-latitude basin and the threefold
increase in atmospheric pressure that has been observed to occur
since 19884–6. This points to atmospheric–topographic processes as
the origin of Sputnik Planum’s N2 glacier. The same simulations also
reproduce the observed quantities of volatiles in the atmosphere and
show frosts of methane, and sometimes N2, that seasonally cover the
mid- and high latitudes, explaining the bright northern polar cap
reported in the 1990s7,8 and the observed ice distribution in 20152.
The model also predicts that most of these seasonal frosts should
disappear in the next decade.
1) Spectra from the Mars Global Surveyor's Thermal Emission Spectrometer were used to monitor the abundance and distribution of water vapor on Mars over one full Mars year.
2) A maximum in water vapor abundance was observed at high latitudes during local summer in both hemispheres, reaching up to 100 pr-mm in the north and 50 pr-mm in the south.
3) There were large differences between the hemispheres and seasons, suggesting cross-equatorial transport of water from north to south after northern summer but not after southern summer.
Water vapor mapping on mars using omega mars expressAwad Albalwi
A systematic mapping of water vapor on Mars has been achieved using the imaging spectrometer OMEGA aboard the Mars Express
spacecraft, using the depth of the 2.6 mm (n1, n3) band of H2O. We report results obtained during two periods: (1) Ls ¼ 330–401
(January–June 2004), before and after the equinox, and (2) Ls ¼ 90–1251, which correspond to early northern summer
A brief report on the interesting and exotic atmospheric phenomenon observed on extraterrestrial planets. this report is intended to go hand-in-hand with the presentation previous uploaded
Плутон светится в рентгеновском диапазонеAnatol Alizar
Chandra detected X-rays from Pluto in 2014 and 2015 observations, finding 8 photons in the 0.31-0.60 keV band. No photons were detected from 0.60-1.0 keV. Allowing for background, there was a statistically significant detection of X-rays from Pluto. Charge exchange between solar wind ions and Pluto's atmosphere can produce X-rays and may explain the detection, but the observed rate is higher than expected given New Horizons measurements of Pluto's atmosphere and solar wind conditions. The solar wind may be focused within 60,000 km of Pluto to produce the detected X-ray emission.
The document summarizes research from images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft of Charon, Pluto's largest moon. The images reveal Charon has a reddish polar cap at its north pole. Thermal models show the pole experiences long periods of extreme cold temperatures due to Charon's high obliquity and long seasons. The researchers hypothesize that methane and other volatiles escaping from Pluto's atmosphere become cold-trapped at Charon's winter pole, where they are processed by radiation into non-volatile organic compounds that remain on the surface to form the red cap. Spectral and compositional evidence supports this mechanism of seasonal accumulation of photolyzed volatiles to explain Charon's unique polar color
Атмосфера Земли медленно теряет кислородAnatol Alizar
This document summarizes research on reconstructing past atmospheric oxygen (O2) levels over the past 800,000 years using O2/N2 ratios measured from ancient air bubbles trapped in ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. The main findings are:
1) O2/N2 ratios from multiple ice cores show a consistent decline of 8.4‰ per million years over the past 800,000 years, equivalent to a 0.7% decline in atmospheric O2 levels.
2) This decline is unlikely to be explained by changes in air bubble formation processes or other non-atmospheric factors, as argon/nitrogen ratios from the same ice cores show an inconsistent increasing trend over the same
A measurement of water vapour amid a largelyFelipe Hime
- Galileo observations of Europa showed its surface consists of chaotic terrains like pits, domes, and irregular uplifts, suggesting Europa contains a global ocean under an icy crust.
- The authors conducted a survey from 2016-2017 using infrared spectroscopy at the Keck Observatory to directly measure water vapor on Europa, resulting in non-detections on 16 of 17 dates with strict upper limits.
- On one date (April 26, 2016), a measurement of water vapor was detected at Europa's leading hemisphere, corresponding to a column density of 1.4×1019 H2O m-2 and a total water production rate exceeding previous exogenic estimates, suggesting an isolated localized endogenic plume event.
Thermal structure and dynamics of saturn northern springtime disturbanceSérgio Sacani
1) Thermal imaging of Saturn's 2010-2011 northern spring disturbance revealed strong coupling between the tropospheric storm cell and stratosphere over hundreds of kilometers.
2) Within a month, the disturbance generated intense perturbations to atmospheric temperatures, winds, and composition between 20-50°N that penetrated to 0.5 mbar in the stratosphere.
3) The disturbance substantially altered atmospheric circulation, transporting material vertically over great distances and modifying stratospheric zonal jets. It generated a new cold anticyclonic oval and disturbed Saturn's slow seasonal evolution.
The Keck I Telescope was funded in 1985 through a $70 million donation from the W. M. Keck Foundation. It pioneered the use of segmented primary mirrors, with each of the Keck's primary mirrors composed of 36 hexagonal segments that operate as a single large mirror. This allowed the construction of much larger telescopes than previously possible. The Keck Observatory opened in 1993 and houses the Keck I and Keck II telescopes, which have revealed new details of exoplanets, black holes, and the early universe.
Evidence for plumes of water on Europa has previously been found using the Hubble Space Telescope using two
different observing techniques. Roth et al. found line emission from the dissociation products of water. Sparks et al.
found evidence for off-limb continuum absorption as Europa transited Jupiter. Here, we present a new transit
observation of Europa that shows a second event at the same location as a previous plume candidate from Sparks
et al., raising the possibility of a consistently active source of erupting material on Europa. This conclusion is
bolstered by comparison with a nighttime thermal image from the Galileo Photopolarimeter-Radiometer that shows
a thermal anomaly at the same location, within the uncertainties. The anomaly has the highest observed brightness
temperature on the Europa nightside. If heat flow from a subsurface liquid water reservoir causes the thermal
anomaly, its depth is ≈1.8–2 km, under simple modeling assumptions, consistent with scenarios in which a liquid
water reservoir has formed within a thick ice shell. Models that favor thin regions within the ice shell that connect
directly to the ocean, however, cannot be excluded, nor modifications to surface thermal inertia by subsurface
activity. Alternatively, vapor deposition surrounding an active vent could increase the thermal inertia of the surface
and cause the thermal anomaly. This candidate plume region may offer a promising location for an initial
characterization of Europa’s internal water and ice and for seeking evidence of Europa’s habitability.
Molecular water detected on the sunlit Moon by SOFIASérgio Sacani
Widespread hydration was detected on the lunar surface
through observations of a characteristic absorption feature
at 3 µm by three independent spacecraft1–3
. Whether the
hydration is molecular water (H2O) or other hydroxyl (OH)
compounds is unknown and there are no established methods to distinguish the two using the 3 µm band4. However, a
fundamental vibration of molecular water produces a spectral
signature at 6 µm that is not shared by other hydroxyl compounds5
. Here, we present observations of the Moon at 6 µm
using the NASA/DLR Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared
Astronomy (SOFIA). Observations reveal a 6 µm emission
feature at high lunar latitudes due to the presence of molecular water on the lunar surface. On the basis of the strength
of the 6 µm band, we estimate abundances of about 100 to
400 µg g−1
H2O. We find that the distribution of water over the
small latitude range is a result of local geology and is probably
not a global phenomenon. Lastly, we suggest that a majority of
the water we detect must be stored within glasses or in voids
between grains sheltered from the harsh lunar environment,
allowing the water to remain on the lunar surface.
Volcanic eruption forecasting uses an interdisciplinary approach to predict natural catastrophic events by monitoring seismic activity, gas emissions, ground deformation, thermal changes, and remote sensing data of volcanoes. The monitoring looks for increased seismic waves, more sulfur gas emissions as magma rises, swelling of the volcano from increased magma, higher thermal readings, and satellite detection of eruption clouds, sulfur dioxide gas plumes, new lava flows, ground deformation, and changes in forest growth near the volcano. This combination of scientific observations helps forecast impending volcanic eruptions.
Water ice is thought to be trapped in large permanently shadowed regions in the Moon’s polar regions, due to their extremely
low temperatures. Here, we show that many unmapped cold traps exist on small spatial scales, substantially augmenting the
areas where ice may accumulate. Using theoretical models and data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we estimate the
contribution of shadows on scales from 1 km to 1 cm, the smallest distance over which we find cold-trapping to be effective for
water ice. Approximately 10–20% of the permanent cold-trap area for water is found to be contained in these micro cold traps,
which are the most numerous cold traps on the Moon. Consideration of all spatial scales therefore substantially increases the
number of cold traps over previous estimates, for a total area of ~40,000 km2, about 60% of which is in the south. A majority of
cold traps for water ice is found at latitudes > 80° because permanent shadows equatorward of 80° are typically too warm to
support ice accumulation. Our results suggest that water trapped at the lunar poles may be more widely distributed and accessible
as a resource for future missions than previously thought.
Cassini finds molecular hydrogen in the Enceladus plume: Evidence for hydroth...Sérgio Sacani
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has an ice-covered ocean; a plume of material erupts from
cracks in the ice. The plume contains chemical signatures of water-rock interaction
between the ocean and a rocky core.We used the Ion Neutral Mass Spectrometer onboard
the Cassini spacecraft to detect molecular hydrogen in the plume. By using the instrument’s
open-source mode, background processes of hydrogen production in the instrument were
minimized and quantified, enabling the identification of a statistically significant signal of
hydrogen native to Enceladus.We find that the most plausible source of this hydrogen is
ongoing hydrothermal reactions of rock containing reduced minerals and organic materials.
The relatively high hydrogen abundance in the plume signals thermodynamic disequilibrium
that favors the formation of methane from CO2 in Enceladus’ ocean.
The document discusses the composition and layers of the atmosphere. It describes the five main layers - troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere - and some of their key characteristics. The troposphere contains weather and is closest to Earth's surface, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer. The mesosphere is the coldest layer, and the thermosphere is the hottest despite being thin. The main gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor. Solar energy is the driving force behind atmospheric circulation and heating of the Earth.
The document summarizes key characteristics of Earth's atmosphere and factors that influence temperature. It describes the four main layers of the atmosphere - troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere - and how temperature varies with altitude in each layer. It also explains that seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not the distance from the sun, and outlines the solstices and equinoxes. Radiation, conduction, and convection are identified as the three mechanisms of heat transfer. Factors like land/water heating rates, altitude, cloud cover, and ocean currents additionally influence temperature beyond latitude.
earth is being cover with the blanket of gases called atmosphere which is further divided into 4 layers troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermospere
each layer is made up of some chemical constituents which could be water molecule traces of gases etc, Japan has done research and send a satellite in space to observe it as describe in this presentation
This document summarizes observations of the giant exoplanet τ Boötis b using high-resolution spectroscopy to detect carbon monoxide absorption in the planet's atmosphere. Key findings include:
1) The observations trace the planet's radial velocity over its orbit, determining an orbital inclination of 44.5±1.5 degrees and true planet mass of 5.95±0.28 Jupiter masses.
2) Carbon monoxide absorption indicates the planet's atmosphere has a temperature decreasing with altitude rather than a thermal inversion, contrasting with other highly irradiated planets.
3) This supports models where strong UV radiation from the active host star destroys compounds causing thermal inversions in other planets' atmospheres.
The Earth's atmosphere consists of five principal layers:
1) The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface to about 11 miles high and contains nearly all weather phenomena.
2) The stratosphere lies just above the troposphere and extends to around 30 miles high, characterized by little temperature change.
3) The mesosphere extends from 30 to 50 miles high and contains the lowest level of the ionosphere.
4) The thermosphere is the highest layer of the ionosphere, containing the principal radio reflecting layers and temperatures that can reach 1,700°F.
5) The exosphere, the uppermost layer, contains very low densities of hydrogen, helium and other gases.
A brightening of Jupiter’s auroral 7.8-μm CH4 emission during a solar-wind co...Sérgio Sacani
Enhanced mid-infrared emission from CH4 and other stratospheric hydrocarbons has been observed coincident with
Jupiter’s ultraviolet auroral emission1–3
. This suggests that
auroral processes and the neutral stratosphere of Jupiter
are coupled; however, the exact nature of this coupling is
unknown. Here we present a time series of Subaru-COMICS
images of Jupiter measured at a wavelength of 7.80 μm on
11–14 January, 4–5 February and 17–20 May 2017. These data
show that both the morphology and magnitude of the auroral
CH4 emission vary on daily timescales in relation to external
solar-wind conditions. The southern auroral CH4 emission
increased in brightness temperature by about 3.8 K between
15:50 ut, 11 January and 12:57 ut, 12 January, during a predicted solar-wind compression. During the same compression, the northern auroral emission exhibited a duskside
brightening, which mimics the morphology observed in the
ultraviolet auroral emission during periods of enhanced solarwind pressure4,5
. These results suggest that changes in external solar-wind conditions perturb the Jovian magnetosphere
in such a way that energetic particles are accelerated into the
planet’s atmosphere, deposit their energy as deep as the neutral stratosphere, and modify the thermal structure, the abundance of CH4 or the population of energy states of CH4. We
also find that the northern and southern auroral CH4 emission
evolved independently between the January, February and
May images, as has been observed at X-ray wavelengths over
shorter timescales6 and at mid-infrared wavelengths over longer timescales7
.
Titan’s aerosol and stratospheric ice opacities between 18 and 500 μm vertic...Sérgio Sacani
This document is an accepted manuscript for publication in Icarus that summarizes research analyzing data from the Cassini CIRS instrument to characterize Titan's stratospheric aerosols and ices between 18-500 μm. The research finds that aerosols are well-mixed from the surface to 300 km altitude, while nitrile ice clouds (likely HCN and HC3N) appear centered around 90 km. There is also evidence of an ice cloud layer at 60 km that may be C2H6 ice. Volume extinction coefficients derived from CIRS data are compared to those from DISR, finding particle size ratios consistent with sub-micron aerosols and ice particle effective radii of only a few microns.
The document summarizes observations of water in Jupiter's stratosphere made by the Herschel Space Observatory. Herschel/HIFI obtained a 5x5 pixel map of a water emission line, finding that water decreases from southern to northern latitudes. Herschel/PACS also obtained water maps. Infrared Telescope Facility observations of methane were used to constrain stratospheric temperatures. The latitudinal distribution of water cannot be explained by temperature variations and rules out interplanetary dust as the main water source. The observations provide evidence that Jupiter's stratospheric water originated from the 1994 Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impacts.
This document provides an overview of a unit on atmosphere and pollution from a Canadian environmental science academy. It includes unit questions, enduring understandings, assessment criteria, and topics to be covered such as the composition and layers of the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, ozone layer, and air pollution. Students will conduct projects and exams to demonstrate their understanding of how human actions affect atmospheric equilibrium and the consequences for the environment.
Evidence of a plume on Europa from Galileo magnetic and plasma wave signaturesSérgio Sacani
The icy surface of Jupiter’s moon, Europa, is thought to lie
on top of a global ocean1–4. Signatures in some Hubble Space
Telescope images have been associated with putative water
plumes rising above Europa’s surface5,6, providing support for
the ocean theory. However, all telescopic detections reported
were made at the limit of sensitivity of the data5–7
, thereby calling
for a search for plume signatures in in-situ measurements.
Here, we report in-situ evidence of a plume on Europa from
the magnetic field and plasma wave observations acquired on
Galileo’s closest encounter with the moon. During this flyby,
which dropped below 400 km altitude, the magnetometer8
recorded an approximately 1,000-kilometre-scale field rotation
and a decrease of over 200 nT in field magnitude, and
the Plasma Wave Spectrometer9 registered intense localized
wave emissions indicative of a brief but substantial increase
in plasma density. We show that the location, duration and
variations of the magnetic field and plasma wave measurements
are consistent with the interaction of Jupiter’s corotating
plasma with Europa if a plume with characteristics inferred
from Hubble images were erupting from the region of Europa’s
thermal anomalies. These results provide strong independent
evidence of the presence of plumes at Europa.
Bruce Phebus conducted experiments to measure the onset conditions for water ice nucleation on martian dust analogs. Three dust types were tested in a Mars cloud chamber: Arizona Test Dust, smectite clay, and JSC Mars-1 regolith simulant. The results showed that dust lowers the required saturation ratios for ice nucleation compared to homogeneous nucleation. This implies that cloud formation on Mars could be closely linked to dust cycles. Dust was also found to adsorb water under martian pressures through different uptake rates.
O documento discute a incontinência urinária, definindo-a como qualquer perda involuntária de urina. Apresenta suas principais causas e tipos, como a incontinência de esforço e a urgência, e descreve a avaliação e tratamento fisioterapêutico, incluindo exercícios do assoalho pélvico e cones vaginais.
Este documento describe varios aspectos de la sociedad medieval, incluyendo la estructura social, las clases sociales, la vida en las ciudades, las relaciones comerciales, los inventos, los castillos, los caballeros, y la religión. Se proporcionan ejemplos de cada tema y se pide a los estudiantes que completen actividades como mapas, listas y descripciones.
A measurement of water vapour amid a largelyFelipe Hime
- Galileo observations of Europa showed its surface consists of chaotic terrains like pits, domes, and irregular uplifts, suggesting Europa contains a global ocean under an icy crust.
- The authors conducted a survey from 2016-2017 using infrared spectroscopy at the Keck Observatory to directly measure water vapor on Europa, resulting in non-detections on 16 of 17 dates with strict upper limits.
- On one date (April 26, 2016), a measurement of water vapor was detected at Europa's leading hemisphere, corresponding to a column density of 1.4×1019 H2O m-2 and a total water production rate exceeding previous exogenic estimates, suggesting an isolated localized endogenic plume event.
Thermal structure and dynamics of saturn northern springtime disturbanceSérgio Sacani
1) Thermal imaging of Saturn's 2010-2011 northern spring disturbance revealed strong coupling between the tropospheric storm cell and stratosphere over hundreds of kilometers.
2) Within a month, the disturbance generated intense perturbations to atmospheric temperatures, winds, and composition between 20-50°N that penetrated to 0.5 mbar in the stratosphere.
3) The disturbance substantially altered atmospheric circulation, transporting material vertically over great distances and modifying stratospheric zonal jets. It generated a new cold anticyclonic oval and disturbed Saturn's slow seasonal evolution.
The Keck I Telescope was funded in 1985 through a $70 million donation from the W. M. Keck Foundation. It pioneered the use of segmented primary mirrors, with each of the Keck's primary mirrors composed of 36 hexagonal segments that operate as a single large mirror. This allowed the construction of much larger telescopes than previously possible. The Keck Observatory opened in 1993 and houses the Keck I and Keck II telescopes, which have revealed new details of exoplanets, black holes, and the early universe.
Evidence for plumes of water on Europa has previously been found using the Hubble Space Telescope using two
different observing techniques. Roth et al. found line emission from the dissociation products of water. Sparks et al.
found evidence for off-limb continuum absorption as Europa transited Jupiter. Here, we present a new transit
observation of Europa that shows a second event at the same location as a previous plume candidate from Sparks
et al., raising the possibility of a consistently active source of erupting material on Europa. This conclusion is
bolstered by comparison with a nighttime thermal image from the Galileo Photopolarimeter-Radiometer that shows
a thermal anomaly at the same location, within the uncertainties. The anomaly has the highest observed brightness
temperature on the Europa nightside. If heat flow from a subsurface liquid water reservoir causes the thermal
anomaly, its depth is ≈1.8–2 km, under simple modeling assumptions, consistent with scenarios in which a liquid
water reservoir has formed within a thick ice shell. Models that favor thin regions within the ice shell that connect
directly to the ocean, however, cannot be excluded, nor modifications to surface thermal inertia by subsurface
activity. Alternatively, vapor deposition surrounding an active vent could increase the thermal inertia of the surface
and cause the thermal anomaly. This candidate plume region may offer a promising location for an initial
characterization of Europa’s internal water and ice and for seeking evidence of Europa’s habitability.
Molecular water detected on the sunlit Moon by SOFIASérgio Sacani
Widespread hydration was detected on the lunar surface
through observations of a characteristic absorption feature
at 3 µm by three independent spacecraft1–3
. Whether the
hydration is molecular water (H2O) or other hydroxyl (OH)
compounds is unknown and there are no established methods to distinguish the two using the 3 µm band4. However, a
fundamental vibration of molecular water produces a spectral
signature at 6 µm that is not shared by other hydroxyl compounds5
. Here, we present observations of the Moon at 6 µm
using the NASA/DLR Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared
Astronomy (SOFIA). Observations reveal a 6 µm emission
feature at high lunar latitudes due to the presence of molecular water on the lunar surface. On the basis of the strength
of the 6 µm band, we estimate abundances of about 100 to
400 µg g−1
H2O. We find that the distribution of water over the
small latitude range is a result of local geology and is probably
not a global phenomenon. Lastly, we suggest that a majority of
the water we detect must be stored within glasses or in voids
between grains sheltered from the harsh lunar environment,
allowing the water to remain on the lunar surface.
Volcanic eruption forecasting uses an interdisciplinary approach to predict natural catastrophic events by monitoring seismic activity, gas emissions, ground deformation, thermal changes, and remote sensing data of volcanoes. The monitoring looks for increased seismic waves, more sulfur gas emissions as magma rises, swelling of the volcano from increased magma, higher thermal readings, and satellite detection of eruption clouds, sulfur dioxide gas plumes, new lava flows, ground deformation, and changes in forest growth near the volcano. This combination of scientific observations helps forecast impending volcanic eruptions.
Water ice is thought to be trapped in large permanently shadowed regions in the Moon’s polar regions, due to their extremely
low temperatures. Here, we show that many unmapped cold traps exist on small spatial scales, substantially augmenting the
areas where ice may accumulate. Using theoretical models and data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we estimate the
contribution of shadows on scales from 1 km to 1 cm, the smallest distance over which we find cold-trapping to be effective for
water ice. Approximately 10–20% of the permanent cold-trap area for water is found to be contained in these micro cold traps,
which are the most numerous cold traps on the Moon. Consideration of all spatial scales therefore substantially increases the
number of cold traps over previous estimates, for a total area of ~40,000 km2, about 60% of which is in the south. A majority of
cold traps for water ice is found at latitudes > 80° because permanent shadows equatorward of 80° are typically too warm to
support ice accumulation. Our results suggest that water trapped at the lunar poles may be more widely distributed and accessible
as a resource for future missions than previously thought.
Cassini finds molecular hydrogen in the Enceladus plume: Evidence for hydroth...Sérgio Sacani
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has an ice-covered ocean; a plume of material erupts from
cracks in the ice. The plume contains chemical signatures of water-rock interaction
between the ocean and a rocky core.We used the Ion Neutral Mass Spectrometer onboard
the Cassini spacecraft to detect molecular hydrogen in the plume. By using the instrument’s
open-source mode, background processes of hydrogen production in the instrument were
minimized and quantified, enabling the identification of a statistically significant signal of
hydrogen native to Enceladus.We find that the most plausible source of this hydrogen is
ongoing hydrothermal reactions of rock containing reduced minerals and organic materials.
The relatively high hydrogen abundance in the plume signals thermodynamic disequilibrium
that favors the formation of methane from CO2 in Enceladus’ ocean.
The document discusses the composition and layers of the atmosphere. It describes the five main layers - troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere - and some of their key characteristics. The troposphere contains weather and is closest to Earth's surface, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer. The mesosphere is the coldest layer, and the thermosphere is the hottest despite being thin. The main gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor. Solar energy is the driving force behind atmospheric circulation and heating of the Earth.
The document summarizes key characteristics of Earth's atmosphere and factors that influence temperature. It describes the four main layers of the atmosphere - troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere - and how temperature varies with altitude in each layer. It also explains that seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not the distance from the sun, and outlines the solstices and equinoxes. Radiation, conduction, and convection are identified as the three mechanisms of heat transfer. Factors like land/water heating rates, altitude, cloud cover, and ocean currents additionally influence temperature beyond latitude.
earth is being cover with the blanket of gases called atmosphere which is further divided into 4 layers troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermospere
each layer is made up of some chemical constituents which could be water molecule traces of gases etc, Japan has done research and send a satellite in space to observe it as describe in this presentation
This document summarizes observations of the giant exoplanet τ Boötis b using high-resolution spectroscopy to detect carbon monoxide absorption in the planet's atmosphere. Key findings include:
1) The observations trace the planet's radial velocity over its orbit, determining an orbital inclination of 44.5±1.5 degrees and true planet mass of 5.95±0.28 Jupiter masses.
2) Carbon monoxide absorption indicates the planet's atmosphere has a temperature decreasing with altitude rather than a thermal inversion, contrasting with other highly irradiated planets.
3) This supports models where strong UV radiation from the active host star destroys compounds causing thermal inversions in other planets' atmospheres.
The Earth's atmosphere consists of five principal layers:
1) The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface to about 11 miles high and contains nearly all weather phenomena.
2) The stratosphere lies just above the troposphere and extends to around 30 miles high, characterized by little temperature change.
3) The mesosphere extends from 30 to 50 miles high and contains the lowest level of the ionosphere.
4) The thermosphere is the highest layer of the ionosphere, containing the principal radio reflecting layers and temperatures that can reach 1,700°F.
5) The exosphere, the uppermost layer, contains very low densities of hydrogen, helium and other gases.
A brightening of Jupiter’s auroral 7.8-μm CH4 emission during a solar-wind co...Sérgio Sacani
Enhanced mid-infrared emission from CH4 and other stratospheric hydrocarbons has been observed coincident with
Jupiter’s ultraviolet auroral emission1–3
. This suggests that
auroral processes and the neutral stratosphere of Jupiter
are coupled; however, the exact nature of this coupling is
unknown. Here we present a time series of Subaru-COMICS
images of Jupiter measured at a wavelength of 7.80 μm on
11–14 January, 4–5 February and 17–20 May 2017. These data
show that both the morphology and magnitude of the auroral
CH4 emission vary on daily timescales in relation to external
solar-wind conditions. The southern auroral CH4 emission
increased in brightness temperature by about 3.8 K between
15:50 ut, 11 January and 12:57 ut, 12 January, during a predicted solar-wind compression. During the same compression, the northern auroral emission exhibited a duskside
brightening, which mimics the morphology observed in the
ultraviolet auroral emission during periods of enhanced solarwind pressure4,5
. These results suggest that changes in external solar-wind conditions perturb the Jovian magnetosphere
in such a way that energetic particles are accelerated into the
planet’s atmosphere, deposit their energy as deep as the neutral stratosphere, and modify the thermal structure, the abundance of CH4 or the population of energy states of CH4. We
also find that the northern and southern auroral CH4 emission
evolved independently between the January, February and
May images, as has been observed at X-ray wavelengths over
shorter timescales6 and at mid-infrared wavelengths over longer timescales7
.
Titan’s aerosol and stratospheric ice opacities between 18 and 500 μm vertic...Sérgio Sacani
This document is an accepted manuscript for publication in Icarus that summarizes research analyzing data from the Cassini CIRS instrument to characterize Titan's stratospheric aerosols and ices between 18-500 μm. The research finds that aerosols are well-mixed from the surface to 300 km altitude, while nitrile ice clouds (likely HCN and HC3N) appear centered around 90 km. There is also evidence of an ice cloud layer at 60 km that may be C2H6 ice. Volume extinction coefficients derived from CIRS data are compared to those from DISR, finding particle size ratios consistent with sub-micron aerosols and ice particle effective radii of only a few microns.
The document summarizes observations of water in Jupiter's stratosphere made by the Herschel Space Observatory. Herschel/HIFI obtained a 5x5 pixel map of a water emission line, finding that water decreases from southern to northern latitudes. Herschel/PACS also obtained water maps. Infrared Telescope Facility observations of methane were used to constrain stratospheric temperatures. The latitudinal distribution of water cannot be explained by temperature variations and rules out interplanetary dust as the main water source. The observations provide evidence that Jupiter's stratospheric water originated from the 1994 Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impacts.
This document provides an overview of a unit on atmosphere and pollution from a Canadian environmental science academy. It includes unit questions, enduring understandings, assessment criteria, and topics to be covered such as the composition and layers of the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, ozone layer, and air pollution. Students will conduct projects and exams to demonstrate their understanding of how human actions affect atmospheric equilibrium and the consequences for the environment.
Evidence of a plume on Europa from Galileo magnetic and plasma wave signaturesSérgio Sacani
The icy surface of Jupiter’s moon, Europa, is thought to lie
on top of a global ocean1–4. Signatures in some Hubble Space
Telescope images have been associated with putative water
plumes rising above Europa’s surface5,6, providing support for
the ocean theory. However, all telescopic detections reported
were made at the limit of sensitivity of the data5–7
, thereby calling
for a search for plume signatures in in-situ measurements.
Here, we report in-situ evidence of a plume on Europa from
the magnetic field and plasma wave observations acquired on
Galileo’s closest encounter with the moon. During this flyby,
which dropped below 400 km altitude, the magnetometer8
recorded an approximately 1,000-kilometre-scale field rotation
and a decrease of over 200 nT in field magnitude, and
the Plasma Wave Spectrometer9 registered intense localized
wave emissions indicative of a brief but substantial increase
in plasma density. We show that the location, duration and
variations of the magnetic field and plasma wave measurements
are consistent with the interaction of Jupiter’s corotating
plasma with Europa if a plume with characteristics inferred
from Hubble images were erupting from the region of Europa’s
thermal anomalies. These results provide strong independent
evidence of the presence of plumes at Europa.
Bruce Phebus conducted experiments to measure the onset conditions for water ice nucleation on martian dust analogs. Three dust types were tested in a Mars cloud chamber: Arizona Test Dust, smectite clay, and JSC Mars-1 regolith simulant. The results showed that dust lowers the required saturation ratios for ice nucleation compared to homogeneous nucleation. This implies that cloud formation on Mars could be closely linked to dust cycles. Dust was also found to adsorb water under martian pressures through different uptake rates.
O documento discute a incontinência urinária, definindo-a como qualquer perda involuntária de urina. Apresenta suas principais causas e tipos, como a incontinência de esforço e a urgência, e descreve a avaliação e tratamento fisioterapêutico, incluindo exercícios do assoalho pélvico e cones vaginais.
Este documento describe varios aspectos de la sociedad medieval, incluyendo la estructura social, las clases sociales, la vida en las ciudades, las relaciones comerciales, los inventos, los castillos, los caballeros, y la religión. Se proporcionan ejemplos de cada tema y se pide a los estudiantes que completen actividades como mapas, listas y descripciones.
Dokumen tersebut membahas mengenai rakor administrasi Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) yang diadakan pada tanggal 6 Mei 2014. Pembahasan mencakup regulasi JKN, kepesertaan, pelayanan, pembiayaan, dan pelaporan JKN serta masalah yang dihadapi seperti belum semua peserta JKN PBI memiliki kartu JKN dan perpindahan PPK.
In partnership with Murrindindi Inc (www.murrindindiinc.com.au) Goulburn River Valley Tourism presented to operators across the Murrindindi Shire in March 2017.
O documento descreve conceitos básicos sobre redes de computadores, incluindo: (1) o que é uma rede de computadores e suas arquiteturas, (2) tipos de redes como LAN, MAN e WAN, (3) topologias de redes como barramento, estrela e anel, e (4) dispositivos de rede como hubs, switches e roteadores.
This document summarizes several important employment laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). It provides an overview of prohibitions against job discrimination based on characteristics like race, religion, or gender under Title VII. The FMLA entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying reasons. The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. OSHA aims to ensure workplaces are free of hazards. The document stresses the importance of studying these employment laws.
Este documento presenta resúmenes breves de varios filósofos importantes como Platón, Aristóteles, Protágoras y Gorgias de la antigua Grecia, así como Plotino, Epicuro, Zenón de Citio y Crisipo de la filosofía estoica y Pirrón del escepticismo antiguo. Se proporciona información sobre su vida, corriente filosófica, una frase célebre y su principal aportación filosófica.
The extremely high albedo of LTT 9779 b revealed by CHEOPSSérgio Sacani
Optical secondary eclipse measurements of small planets can provide a wealth of information about the reflective properties
of these worlds, but the measurements are particularly challenging to attain because of their relatively shallow depth. If such signals
can be detected and modeled, however, they can provide planetary albedos, thermal characteristics, and information on absorbers in
the upper atmosphere.
Aims. We aim to detect and characterize the optical secondary eclipse of the planet LTT 9779 b using the CHaracterising ExOPlanet
Satellite (CHEOPS) to measure the planetary albedo and search for the signature of atmospheric condensates.
Methods. We observed ten secondary eclipses of the planet with CHEOPS. We carefully analyzed and detrended the light curves using
three independent methods to perform the final astrophysical detrending and eclipse model fitting of the individual and combined light
curves.
Results. Each of our analysis methods yielded statistically similar results, providing a robust detection of the eclipse of LTT 9779 b
with a depth of 115±24 ppm. This surprisingly large depth provides a geometric albedo for the planet of 0.80+0.10
−0.17, consistent with
estimates of radiative-convective models. This value is similar to that of Venus in our own Solar System. When combining the eclipse
from CHEOPS with the measurements from TESS and Spitzer, our global climate models indicate that LTT 9779 b likely has a super
metal-rich atmosphere, with a lower limit of 400× solar being found, and the presence of silicate clouds. The observations also reveal
hints of optical eclipse depth variability, but these have yet to be confirmed.
Conclusions. The results found here in the optical when combined with those in the near-infrared provide the first steps toward
understanding the atmospheric structure and physical processes of ultrahot Neptune worlds that inhabit the Neptune desert.
A hexagon in Saturn’s northern stratosphere surrounding the emerging summerti...Sérgio Sacani
Saturn’s polar stratosphere exhibits the seasonal growth and dissipation of broad, warm
vortices poleward of ~75° latitude, which are strongest in the summer and absent in winter.
The longevity of the exploration of the Saturn system by Cassini allows the use of infrared
spectroscopy to trace the formation of the North Polar Stratospheric Vortex (NPSV), a region
of enhanced temperatures and elevated hydrocarbon abundances at millibar pressures. We
constrain the timescales of stratospheric vortex formation and dissipation in both hemispheres.
Although the NPSV formed during late northern spring, by the end of Cassini’s
reconnaissance (shortly after northern summer solstice), it still did not display the contrasts
in temperature and composition that were evident at the south pole during southern summer.
The newly formed NPSV was bounded by a strengthening stratospheric thermal gradient near
78°N. The emergent boundary was hexagonal, suggesting that the Rossby wave responsible
for Saturn’s long-lived polar hexagon—which was previously expected to be trapped in the
troposphere—can influence the stratospheric temperatures some 300 km above Saturn’s
clouds.
JWST molecular mapping and characterization of Enceladus’ water plume feeding...Sérgio Sacani
Enceladus is a prime target in the search for life in our solar system, having an active plume
likely connected to a large liquid water subsurface ocean. Using the sensitive NIRSpec
instrument onboard JWST, we searched for organic compounds and characterized the plume’s
composition and structure. The observations directly sample the fluorescence emissions of H2O
and reveal an extraordinarily extensive plume (up to 10,000 km or 40 Enceladus radii) at
cryogenic temperatures (25 K) embedded in a large bath of emission originating from Enceladus'
torus. Intriguingly, the observed outgassing rate (300 kg/s) is similar to that derived from closeup observations with Cassini 15 years ago, and the torus density is consistent with previous
spatially unresolved measurements with Herschel 13 years ago, suggesting that the vigor of gas
eruption from Enceladus has been relatively stable over decadal timescales. This level of activity
is sufficient to maintain a derived column density of 4.5×1017 m-2 for the embedding equatorial
torus, and establishes Enceladus as the prime source of water across the Saturnian system. We
performed searches for several non-water gases (CO2, CO, CH4, C2H6, CH3OH), but none were
identified in the spectra. On the surface of the trailing hemisphere, we observe strong H2O ice
features, including its crystalline form, yet we do not recover CO2, CO nor NH3 ice signatures
from these observations. As we prepare to send new spacecraft into the outer solar system, these
observations demonstrate the unique ability of JWST in providing critical support to the
exploration of distant icy bodies and cryovolcanic plumes.
Colloquium given at the Caltech star formation group (Feb. 24, 2015) and NASA/JPL (Feb. 26, 2015). The presentation features recent research highlights by myself and collaborators and is intended for a non-expert astronomy audience.
The document summarizes findings from the Microwave Instrument on the Rosetta Orbiter (MIRO) regarding the subsurface properties and early activity of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Key points:
- MIRO detected water vapor emissions from the comet beginning in early June 2014 and measured the total water production rate, which varied from 0.3 kg/s to 1.2 kg/s between June and August.
- Water outgassing displayed periodic variations correlated with the comet's 12.4-hour rotation period and seemed to originate primarily from the comet's "neck" region.
- Subsurface temperatures measured by MIRO showed seasonal and diurnal variations, indicating radiation
This document summarizes research on long-lasting effects of giant storms on Saturn observed using radio wavelengths. Observations from 2015 using the Very Large Array found signatures of past giant storms on Saturn that occurred decades and possibly centuries ago. Specifically, two distinct bright bands were observed at 40°N and 44°N that indicate long-term depletion of ammonia vapor from a giant storm in 2010. The observations also detected a warm hexagonal signature surrounding the north pole that extends deep into Saturn's atmosphere, corresponding to the planet's hexagonal jet. The observations provide evidence that giant storms on Saturn can cause ammonia depletion and temperature anomalies that persist for many years after the storms.
Bright radio emission_from_an_ultraluminous_stellar_mass_microquasar_in_m31Sérgio Sacani
1) A new ultraluminous X-ray source (ULX) was detected in the galaxy M31 with a peak X-ray luminosity exceeding 10^39 erg s^-1.
2) Radio observations found highly variable radio emission on timescales of minutes to days, indicating an extremely compact emission region.
3) The X-ray and radio properties of this source are consistent with stellar-mass black hole accretion near or above the Eddington limit, powered by a relativistic jet as seen in Galactic microquasars.
An irradiated-Jupiter analogue hotter than the SunSérgio Sacani
Planets orbiting close to hot stars experience intense extreme-ultraviolet radiation, potentially leading to
atmosphere evaporation and to thermal dissociation of molecules. However, this extreme regime remains
mainly unexplored due to observational challenges. Only a single known ultra-hot giant planet, KELT-9b,
receives enough ultraviolet radiation for molecular dissociation, with a day-side temperature of ≈ 4, 600 K.
An alternative approach uses irradiated brown dwarfs as hot-Jupiter analogues. With atmospheres and radii
similar to those of giant planets, brown dwarfs orbiting close to hot Earth-sized white-dwarf stars can be
directly detected above the glare of the star. Here we report observations revealing an extremely irradiated
low-mass companion to the hot white dwarf WD0032−317. Our analysis indicates a day-side temperature
of ≈ 8, 000 K, and a day-to-night temperature difference of ≈ 6, 000 K. The amount of extreme-ultraviolet
radiation (with wavelengths 100−912 ˚A) received byWD0032−317B is equivalent to that received by planets
orbiting close to stars as hot as a late B-type stars, and about 5, 600 times higher than that of KELT-9b. With
a mass of ≈ 75 − 88 Jupiter masses, this near-hydrogen-burning-limit object is potentially one of the most
massive brown dwarfs known.
Molecular gas clumps_from_the_destruction_of_icy_bodies_in_beta_pictoris_debr...Sérgio Sacani
1) ALMA observations detected carbon monoxide gas orbiting in a debris disk around the young star Beta Pictoris, with a total mass equivalent to 0.0023 times the mass of Earth's Moon.
2) The gas is distributed asymmetrically, with 30% located in a single clump 85 AU from the star. This gas clump is aligned with the orbit of an inner planet in the system.
3) The gas must be continuously replenished, likely from the destruction of icy planetesimals and comets through collisions within the debris disk. The collisions may be enhanced in the gas clump due to resonances with an unseen giant planet or from remnants of a large collision between
Molecular Gas Clumps from the Destruction of Icy Bodies in the β Pictoris Deb...GOASA
1) ALMA observations detected carbon monoxide gas orbiting in a debris disk around the young star Beta Pictoris, with a total mass equivalent to 0.0023 times the mass of Earth's Moon.
2) The gas is distributed asymmetrically, with 30% located in a single clump 85 AU from the star. This gas clump is aligned with the orbit of an inner planet in the system.
3) The gas must be continuously replenished, likely from the destruction of icy planetesimals and comets through collisions within the debris disk. The collisions may be enhanced in the gas clump due to resonances with an unseen giant planet or the remnants of a large collision between
Herschel space telescope observations reveal cold dust emitting from Supernova 1987A at a temperature of 17-23 K, indicating a dust mass of 0.4-0.7 solar masses. The dust must originate from the supernova ejecta, requiring efficient precipitation of refractory elements into dust. This implies that supernovae can produce the large dust masses seen in early galaxies.
Detection and characterisation of icy cavities on the nucleus of comet 67P/Ch...Sérgio Sacani
We report on the detection of three icy cavities on the nucleus of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. They were identified on
high-resolution anaglyphs built from images acquired by the OSIRIS instrument aboard the Rosetta spacecraft on 2016 April
9-10. Visually, they appear as bright patches of typically 15 to 30 m across whose large reflectances and spectral slopes in
the visible substantiate the presence of sub-surface water ice. Using a new high-resolution photogrammetric shape model, we
determined the three-dimensional shape of these cavities whose depth ranges from 20 to 47 m. Spectral slopes were interpreted
with models combining water ice and refractory dark material and the water ice abundances in the cavities were found to amount
to a few per cent. The determination of the lifetime of the icy cavities was strongly biased by the availability of appropriate and
favourable observations, but we found evidences of values of up to two years. The icy cavities were found to be connected to jets
well documented in past studies. A thermal model allowed us to track their solar insolation over a large part of the orbit of the
comet and a transitory bright jet on 2015 July 18 was unambiguously linked to the brief illumination of the icy bottom of one of
the cavities. These cavities are likely to be the first potential subsurface access points detected on a cometary nucleus and their
lifetimes suggest that they reveal pristine sub-surface icy layers or pockets rather than recently recondensed water vapor.
A continuum from_clear_to_cloudy_hot_jupiter_exoplanets_without_primordial_wa...Sérgio Sacani
Uma pesquisa de 10 exoplanetas quentes, do tamanho de Júpiter, conduzida com os telescópios Spitzer e Hubble da NASA levou uma equipe de astrônomos a resolverem um mistério que já durava algum tempo – por que alguns desses mundos têm menos água do que o esperado? A descoberta, oferece novas ideias sobre uma vasta coleção de atmosferas planetárias na nossa galáxia e sobre como os planetas são formados.
Dos quase 2000 planetas confirmados orbitando outras estrelas, um subconjunto deles são planetas gasosos com características similares ao planeta Júpiter, mas, como suas órbitas são muito próximas de suas estrelas, eles são terrivelmente quentes.
A proximidade desses exoplanetas das suas estrelas, faz com que seja difícil observá-los. Devido a essa dificuldade, o Hubble só conseguiu explorar poucos desses exoplanetas, chamados de Júpiteres Quentes, no passado. Esses estudos iniciais descobriram que alguns planetas possuem menos água do que era previsto pelos modelos atmosféricos.
Uma equipe internacional de astrônomos tem atacado o problema fazendo o maior catálogo espectroscópico de atmosferas de exoplanetas até o momento. Todos os planetas no catálogo seguem órbitas orientadas de modo que o planeta passa em frente da estrela quando visto da Terra. Devido a esse trânsito, parte da luz da estrela viaja pela atmosfera externa do exoplaneta. “A atmosfera deixa sua impressão digital única na luz da estrela, que nós podemos estudar, quando ela chega até nós”, explicou a coautora Hannah Wakeford, do Goddard Space Flight Center da NASA , em Greenbelt, Maryland.
The formation of Charon’s red poles from seasonally cold-trapped volatilesSérgio Sacani
A unique feature of Pluto’s large satellite Charon is its dark red
northern polar cap1. Similar colours on Pluto’s surface have been
attributed2 to tholin-like organic macromolecules produced by
energetic radiation processing of hydrocarbons. The polar location
on Charon implicates the temperature extremes that result from
Charon’s high obliquity and long seasons in the production of this
material. The escape of Pluto’s atmosphere provides a potential
feedstock for a complex chemistry3,4. Gas from Pluto that is
transiently cold-trapped and processed at Charon’s winter pole was
proposed1,2 as an explanation for the dark coloration on the basis
of an image of Charon’s northern hemisphere, but not modelled
quantitatively. Here we report images of the southern hemisphere
illuminated by Pluto-shine and also images taken during the
approach phase that show the northern polar cap over a range of
longitudes. We model the surface thermal environment on Charon
and the supply and temporary cold-trapping of material escaping
from Pluto, as well as the photolytic processing of this material
into more complex and less volatile molecules while cold-trapped.
The model results are consistent with the proposed mechanism for
producing the observed colour pattern on Charon.
Hot Earth or Young Venus? A nearby transiting rocky planet mysterySérgio Sacani
Venus and Earth provide astonishingly different views of the evolution of a rocky planet, raising the question of why these two rock y worlds evolv ed so differently. The recently disco v ered transiting Super-Earth LP 890-9c (TOI-4306c, SPECULOOS-2c) is a key to the question. It circles a nearby M6V star in 8.46 d. LP890-9c receives similar flux as modern Earth, which puts it very close to the inner edge of the Habitable Zone (HZ), where models differ strongly in their prediction of how long rocky planets can hold onto their water. We model the atmosphere of a hot LP890-9c at the inner edge of the HZ, where the planet could sustain several very different environments. The resulting transmission spectra differ considerably between a hot, wet exo-Earth, a steamy planet caught in a runaway greenhouse, and an exo-Venus. Distinguishing these scenarios from the planet’s spectra will provide critical new insights into the evolution of hot terrestrial planets into exo-Venus. Our model and spectra are available online as a tool to plan observations. They show that observing LP890-9c can provide key insights into the evolution of a rocky planet at the inner edge of the HZ as well as the long-term future of Earth.
Terra is a NASA scientific research satellite that orbits Earth in a Sun-synchronous orbit to study interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, land, ice and life. It carries five sensors to monitor the environment and climate: ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT. Terra was launched in 1999 and collects data to better understand Earth's climate system and ongoing changes.
Science Express Paper by: Kevin B. Stevenson et al.GOASA
- Spectroscopic phase curve observations of the exoplanet WASP-43b using the Hubble Space Telescope revealed a distinct increase in flux as the dayside rotated into view, peaking prior to secondary eclipse.
- Analysis of the spectrally resolved phase curves showed wavelength-dependent amplitudes, phase shifts, and eclipse depths, allowing inference of the temperature structure and molecular abundances at 15 orbital phases.
- Atmospheric modeling found water to be the dominant absorber influencing the phase-resolved emission spectra. The data showed large day-night temperature variations at all measured altitudes and a monotonically decreasing temperature with pressure.
This document discusses restoring habitable conditions on Mars through planetary ecosynthesis or terraforming. It reviews the scientific feasibility and environmental ethics. Key points include:
- Mars was once warmer and had liquid water, but lost its atmosphere over time due to its small size. Warming Mars tens of degrees could make it habitable again within 100 years.
- Two alternative habitable states are possible: an oxygen-rich atmosphere like Earth, or a CO2 atmosphere with nitrogen and oxygen at lower levels. An oxygen-rich atmosphere would take over 100,000 years to produce.
- Processes that depleted Mars' early atmosphere included carbonate formation, loss to space from solar wind, and impacts removing atmosphere. Earth recy
Galaxy growth in a massive halo in the first billion years of cosmic historySérgio Sacani
According to the current understanding of cosmic structure formation, the precursors of the most massive structures in the Universe began to form shortly after the Big Bang, in regions corresponding to the largest fluctuations in the cosmic density field1–3. Observing these structures during their period of active growth and assembly—the first few hundred million years of the Universe—is challenging because it requires surveys that are sensitive enough to detect the distant galaxies that act as signposts for these structures and wide enough to capture the rarest objects. As a result, very few such objects have been detected so far4,5. Here we report observations of a far-infrared-luminous object at redshift 6.900 (less than 800 million years after the Big Bang) that was discovered in a wide-field survey6. High-resolution imaging shows it to be a pair of extremely massive star-forming galaxies. The larger is forming stars at a rate of 2,900 solar masses per year, contains 270 billion solar masses of gas and 2.5 billion solar masses of dust, and is more massive than any other known object at a redshift of more than 6. Its rapid star formation is probably triggered by its companion galaxy at a projected separation of 8 kiloparsecs. This merging companion hosts 35 billion solar masses of stars and has a star-formation rate of 540 solar masses per year, but has an order of magnitude less gas and dust than its neighbour and physical conditions akin to those observed in lower-metallicity galaxies in the nearby Universe7. These objects suggest the presence of a dark-matter halo with a mass of more than 100 billion solar masses, making it among the rarest dark-matter haloes that should exist in the Universe at this epoch.
Spectroscopy and thermal modelling of the first interstellar object 1I/2017 U...Sérgio Sacani
During the formation and evolution of the Solar System, significant
numbers of cometary and asteroidal bodies were
ejected into interstellar space1,2. It is reasonable to expect that
the same happened for planetary systems other than our own.
Detection of such interstellar objects would allow us to probe
the planetesimal formation processes around other stars, possibly
together with the effects of long-term exposure to the
interstellar medium. 1I/2017 U1 ‘Oumuamua is the first known
interstellar object, discovered by the Pan-STARRS1 telescope
in October 2017 (ref. 3). The discovery epoch photometry
implies a highly elongated body with radii of ~ 200 × 20 m
when a comet-like geometric albedo of 0.04 is assumed. The
observable interstellar object population is expected to be
dominated by comet-like bodies in agreement with our spectra,
yet the reported inactivity of 'Oumuamua implies a lack
of surface ice. Here, we report spectroscopic characterization
of ‘Oumuamua, finding it to be variable with time but similar
to organically rich surfaces found in the outer Solar System.
We show that this is consistent with predictions of an insulating
mantle produced by long-term cosmic ray exposure4.
An internal icy composition cannot therefore be ruled out by
the lack of activity, even though ‘Oumuamua passed within
0.25 au of the Sun.
Similar to Thermally anomalous features in the subsurface of Enceladus’s south polar terrain (20)
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
The debris of the ‘last major merger’ is dynamically youngSérgio Sacani
The Milky Way’s (MW) inner stellar halo contains an [Fe/H]-rich component with highly eccentric orbits, often referred to as the
‘last major merger.’ Hypotheses for the origin of this component include Gaia-Sausage/Enceladus (GSE), where the progenitor
collided with the MW proto-disc 8–11 Gyr ago, and the Virgo Radial Merger (VRM), where the progenitor collided with the
MW disc within the last 3 Gyr. These two scenarios make different predictions about observable structure in local phase space,
because the morphology of debris depends on how long it has had to phase mix. The recently identified phase-space folds in Gaia
DR3 have positive caustic velocities, making them fundamentally different than the phase-mixed chevrons found in simulations
at late times. Roughly 20 per cent of the stars in the prograde local stellar halo are associated with the observed caustics. Based
on a simple phase-mixing model, the observed number of caustics are consistent with a merger that occurred 1–2 Gyr ago.
We also compare the observed phase-space distribution to FIRE-2 Latte simulations of GSE-like mergers, using a quantitative
measurement of phase mixing (2D causticality). The observed local phase-space distribution best matches the simulated data
1–2 Gyr after collision, and certainly not later than 3 Gyr. This is further evidence that the progenitor of the ‘last major merger’
did not collide with the MW proto-disc at early times, as is thought for the GSE, but instead collided with the MW disc within
the last few Gyr, consistent with the body of work surrounding the VRM.
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
Earliest Galaxies in the JADES Origins Field: Luminosity Function and Cosmic ...Sérgio Sacani
We characterize the earliest galaxy population in the JADES Origins Field (JOF), the deepest
imaging field observed with JWST. We make use of the ancillary Hubble optical images (5 filters
spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
Gliese 12 b: A Temperate Earth-sized Planet at 12 pc Ideal for Atmospheric Tr...Sérgio Sacani
Recent discoveries of Earth-sized planets transiting nearby M dwarfs have made it possible to characterize the
atmospheres of terrestrial planets via follow-up spectroscopic observations. However, the number of such planets
receiving low insolation is still small, limiting our ability to understand the diversity of the atmospheric
composition and climates of temperate terrestrial planets. We report the discovery of an Earth-sized planet
transiting the nearby (12 pc) inactive M3.0 dwarf Gliese 12 (TOI-6251) with an orbital period (Porb) of 12.76 days.
The planet, Gliese 12 b, was initially identified as a candidate with an ambiguous Porb from TESS data. We
confirmed the transit signal and Porb using ground-based photometry with MuSCAT2 and MuSCAT3, and
validated the planetary nature of the signal using high-resolution images from Gemini/NIRI and Keck/NIRC2 as
well as radial velocity (RV) measurements from the InfraRed Doppler instrument on the Subaru 8.2 m telescope
and from CARMENES on the CAHA 3.5 m telescope. X-ray observations with XMM-Newton showed the host
star is inactive, with an X-ray-to-bolometric luminosity ratio of log 5.7 L L X bol » - . Joint analysis of the light
curves and RV measurements revealed that Gliese 12 b has a radius of 0.96 ± 0.05 R⊕,a3σ mass upper limit of
3.9 M⊕, and an equilibrium temperature of 315 ± 6 K assuming zero albedo. The transmission spectroscopy metric
(TSM) value of Gliese 12 b is close to the TSM values of the TRAPPIST-1 planets, adding Gliese 12 b to the small
list of potentially terrestrial, temperate planets amenable to atmospheric characterization with JWST.
Gliese 12 b, a temperate Earth-sized planet at 12 parsecs discovered with TES...Sérgio Sacani
We report on the discovery of Gliese 12 b, the nearest transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date. Gliese 12 is a
bright (V = 12.6 mag, K = 7.8 mag) metal-poor M4V star only 12.162 ± 0.005 pc away from the Solar system with one of the
lowest stellar activity levels known for M-dwarfs. A planet candidate was detected by TESS based on only 3 transits in sectors
42, 43, and 57, with an ambiguity in the orbital period due to observational gaps. We performed follow-up transit observations
with CHEOPS and ground-based photometry with MINERVA-Australis, SPECULOOS, and Purple Mountain Observatory,
as well as further TESS observations in sector 70. We statistically validate Gliese 12 b as a planet with an orbital period of
12.76144 ± 0.00006 d and a radius of 1.0 ± 0.1 R⊕, resulting in an equilibrium temperature of ∼315 K. Gliese 12 b has excellent
future prospects for precise mass measurement, which may inform how planetary internal structure is affected by the stellar
compositional environment. Gliese 12 b also represents one of the best targets to study whether Earth-like planets orbiting cool
stars can retain their atmospheres, a crucial step to advance our understanding of habitability on Earth and across the galaxy.
The importance of continents, oceans and plate tectonics for the evolution of...Sérgio Sacani
Within the uncertainties of involved astronomical and biological parameters, the Drake Equation
typically predicts that there should be many exoplanets in our galaxy hosting active, communicative
civilizations (ACCs). These optimistic calculations are however not supported by evidence, which is
often referred to as the Fermi Paradox. Here, we elaborate on this long-standing enigma by showing
the importance of planetary tectonic style for biological evolution. We summarize growing evidence
that a prolonged transition from Mesoproterozoic active single lid tectonics (1.6 to 1.0 Ga) to modern
plate tectonics occurred in the Neoproterozoic Era (1.0 to 0.541 Ga), which dramatically accelerated
emergence and evolution of complex species. We further suggest that both continents and oceans
are required for ACCs because early evolution of simple life must happen in water but late evolution
of advanced life capable of creating technology must happen on land. We resolve the Fermi Paradox
(1) by adding two additional terms to the Drake Equation: foc
(the fraction of habitable exoplanets
with significant continents and oceans) and fpt
(the fraction of habitable exoplanets with significant
continents and oceans that have had plate tectonics operating for at least 0.5 Ga); and (2) by
demonstrating that the product of foc
and fpt
is very small (< 0.00003–0.002). We propose that the lack
of evidence for ACCs reflects the scarcity of long-lived plate tectonics and/or continents and oceans on
exoplanets with primitive life.
A Giant Impact Origin for the First Subduction on EarthSérgio Sacani
Hadean zircons provide a potential record of Earth's earliest subduction 4.3 billion years ago. Itremains enigmatic how subduction could be initiated so soon after the presumably Moon‐forming giant impact(MGI). Earlier studies found an increase in Earth's core‐mantle boundary (CMB) temperature due to theaccumulation of the impactor's core, and our recent work shows Earth's lower mantle remains largely solid, withsome of the impactor's mantle potentially surviving as the large low‐shear velocity provinces (LLSVPs). Here,we show that a hot post‐impact CMB drives the initiation of strong mantle plumes that can induce subductioninitiation ∼200 Myr after the MGI. 2D and 3D thermomechanical computations show that a high CMBtemperature is the primary factor triggering early subduction, with enrichment of heat‐producing elements inLLSVPs as another potential factor. The models link the earliest subduction to the MGI with implications forunderstanding the diverse tectonic regimes of rocky planets.
Climate extremes likely to drive land mammal extinction during next supercont...Sérgio Sacani
Mammals have dominated Earth for approximately 55 Myr thanks to their
adaptations and resilience to warming and cooling during the Cenozoic. All
life will eventually perish in a runaway greenhouse once absorbed solar
radiation exceeds the emission of thermal radiation in several billions of
years. However, conditions rendering the Earth naturally inhospitable to
mammals may develop sooner because of long-term processes linked to
plate tectonics (short-term perturbations are not considered here). In
~250 Myr, all continents will converge to form Earth’s next supercontinent,
Pangea Ultima. A natural consequence of the creation and decay of Pangea
Ultima will be extremes in pCO2 due to changes in volcanic rifting and
outgassing. Here we show that increased pCO2, solar energy (F⨀;
approximately +2.5% W m−2 greater than today) and continentality (larger
range in temperatures away from the ocean) lead to increasing warming
hostile to mammalian life. We assess their impact on mammalian
physiological limits (dry bulb, wet bulb and Humidex heat stress indicators)
as well as a planetary habitability index. Given mammals’ continued survival,
predicted background pCO2 levels of 410–816 ppm combined with increased
F⨀ will probably lead to a climate tipping point and their mass extinction.
The results also highlight how global landmass configuration, pCO2 and F⨀
play a critical role in planetary habitability.
Constraints on Neutrino Natal Kicks from Black-Hole Binary VFTS 243Sérgio Sacani
The recently reported observation of VFTS 243 is the first example of a massive black-hole binary
system with negligible binary interaction following black-hole formation. The black-hole mass (≈10M⊙)
and near-circular orbit (e ≈ 0.02) of VFTS 243 suggest that the progenitor star experienced complete
collapse, with energy-momentum being lost predominantly through neutrinos. VFTS 243 enables us to
constrain the natal kick and neutrino-emission asymmetry during black-hole formation. At 68% confidence
level, the natal kick velocity (mass decrement) is ≲10 km=s (≲1.0M⊙), with a full probability distribution
that peaks when ≈0.3M⊙ were ejected, presumably in neutrinos, and the black hole experienced a natal
kick of 4 km=s. The neutrino-emission asymmetry is ≲4%, with best fit values of ∼0–0.2%. Such a small
neutrino natal kick accompanying black-hole formation is in agreement with theoretical predictions.
Detectability of Solar Panels as a TechnosignatureSérgio Sacani
In this work, we assess the potential detectability of solar panels made of silicon on an Earth-like
exoplanet as a potential technosignature. Silicon-based photovoltaic cells have high reflectance in the
UV-VIS and in the near-IR, within the wavelength range of a space-based flagship mission concept
like the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). Assuming that only solar energy is used to provide
the 2022 human energy needs with a land cover of ∼ 2.4%, and projecting the future energy demand
assuming various growth-rate scenarios, we assess the detectability with an 8 m HWO-like telescope.
Assuming the most favorable viewing orientation, and focusing on the strong absorption edge in the
ultraviolet-to-visible (0.34 − 0.52 µm), we find that several 100s of hours of observation time is needed
to reach a SNR of 5 for an Earth-like planet around a Sun-like star at 10pc, even with a solar panel
coverage of ∼ 23% land coverage of a future Earth. We discuss the necessity of concepts like Kardeshev
Type I/II civilizations and Dyson spheres, which would aim to harness vast amounts of energy. Even
with much larger populations than today, the total energy use of human civilization would be orders of
magnitude below the threshold for causing direct thermal heating or reaching the scale of a Kardashev
Type I civilization. Any extraterrrestrial civilization that likewise achieves sustainable population
levels may also find a limit on its need to expand, which suggests that a galaxy-spanning civilization
as imagined in the Fermi paradox may not exist.
Jet reorientation in central galaxies of clusters and groups: insights from V...Sérgio Sacani
Recent observations of galaxy clusters and groups with misalignments between their central AGN jets
and X-ray cavities, or with multiple misaligned cavities, have raised concerns about the jet – bubble
connection in cooling cores, and the processes responsible for jet realignment. To investigate the
frequency and causes of such misalignments, we construct a sample of 16 cool core galaxy clusters and
groups. Using VLBA radio data we measure the parsec-scale position angle of the jets, and compare
it with the position angle of the X-ray cavities detected in Chandra data. Using the overall sample
and selected subsets, we consistently find that there is a 30% – 38% chance to find a misalignment
larger than ∆Ψ = 45◦ when observing a cluster/group with a detected jet and at least one cavity. We
determine that projection may account for an apparently large ∆Ψ only in a fraction of objects (∼35%),
and given that gas dynamical disturbances (as sloshing) are found in both aligned and misaligned
systems, we exclude environmental perturbation as the main driver of cavity – jet misalignment.
Moreover, we find that large misalignments (up to ∼ 90◦
) are favored over smaller ones (45◦ ≤ ∆Ψ ≤
70◦
), and that the change in jet direction can occur on timescales between one and a few tens of Myr.
We conclude that misalignments are more likely related to actual reorientation of the jet axis, and we
discuss several engine-based mechanisms that may cause these dramatic changes.
The solar dynamo begins near the surfaceSérgio Sacani
The magnetic dynamo cycle of the Sun features a distinct pattern: a propagating
region of sunspot emergence appears around 30° latitude and vanishes near the
equator every 11 years (ref. 1). Moreover, longitudinal flows called torsional oscillations
closely shadow sunspot migration, undoubtedly sharing a common cause2. Contrary
to theories suggesting deep origins of these phenomena, helioseismology pinpoints
low-latitude torsional oscillations to the outer 5–10% of the Sun, the near-surface
shear layer3,4. Within this zone, inwardly increasing differential rotation coupled with
a poloidal magnetic field strongly implicates the magneto-rotational instability5,6,
prominent in accretion-disk theory and observed in laboratory experiments7.
Together, these two facts prompt the general question: whether the solar dynamo is
possibly a near-surface instability. Here we report strong affirmative evidence in stark
contrast to traditional models8 focusing on the deeper tachocline. Simple analytic
estimates show that the near-surface magneto-rotational instability better explains
the spatiotemporal scales of the torsional oscillations and inferred subsurface
magnetic field amplitudes9. State-of-the-art numerical simulations corroborate these
estimates and reproduce hemispherical magnetic current helicity laws10. The dynamo
resulting from a well-understood near-surface phenomenon improves prospects
for accurate predictions of full magnetic cycles and space weather, affecting the
electromagnetic infrastructure of Earth.
Extensive Pollution of Uranus and Neptune’s Atmospheres by Upsweep of Icy Mat...Sérgio Sacani
In the Nice model of solar system formation, Uranus and Neptune undergo an orbital upheaval,
sweeping through a planetesimal disk. The region of the disk from which material is accreted by
the ice giants during this phase of their evolution has not previously been identified. We perform
direct N-body orbital simulations of the four giant planets to determine the amount and origin of solid
accretion during this orbital upheaval. We find that the ice giants undergo an extreme bombardment
event, with collision rates as much as ∼3 per hour assuming km-sized planetesimals, increasing the
total planet mass by up to ∼0.35%. In all cases, the initially outermost ice giant experiences the
largest total enhancement. We determine that for some plausible planetesimal properties, the resulting
atmospheric enrichment could potentially produce sufficient latent heat to alter the planetary cooling
timescale according to existing models. Our findings suggest that substantial accretion during this
phase of planetary evolution may have been sufficient to impact the atmospheric composition and
thermal evolution of the ice giants, motivating future work on the fate of deposited solid material.
Exomoons & Exorings with the Habitable Worlds Observatory I: On the Detection...Sérgio Sacani
The highest priority recommendation of the Astro2020 Decadal Survey for space-based astronomy
was the construction of an observatory capable of characterizing habitable worlds. In this paper series
we explore the detectability of and interference from exomoons and exorings serendipitously observed
with the proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) as it seeks to characterize exoplanets, starting
in this manuscript with Earth-Moon analog mutual events. Unlike transits, which only occur in systems
viewed near edge-on, shadow (i.e., solar eclipse) and lunar eclipse mutual events occur in almost every
star-planet-moon system. The cadence of these events can vary widely from ∼yearly to multiple events
per day, as was the case in our younger Earth-Moon system. Leveraging previous space-based (EPOXI)
lightcurves of a Moon transit and performance predictions from the LUVOIR-B concept, we derive
the detectability of Moon analogs with HWO. We determine that Earth-Moon analogs are detectable
with observation of ∼2-20 mutual events for systems within 10 pc, and larger moons should remain
detectable out to 20 pc. We explore the extent to which exomoon mutual events can mimic planet
features and weather. We find that HWO wavelength coverage in the near-IR, specifically in the 1.4 µm
water band where large moons can outshine their host planet, will aid in differentiating exomoon signals
from exoplanet variability. Finally, we predict that exomoons formed through collision processes akin
to our Moon are more likely to be detected in younger systems, where shorter orbital periods and
favorable geometry enhance the probability and frequency of mutual events.
Emergent ribozyme behaviors in oxychlorine brines indicate a unique niche for...Sérgio Sacani
Mars is a particularly attractive candidate among known astronomical objects
to potentially host life. Results from space exploration missions have provided
insights into Martian geochemistry that indicate oxychlorine species, particularly perchlorate, are ubiquitous features of the Martian geochemical landscape. Perchlorate presents potential obstacles for known forms of life due to
its toxicity. However, it can also provide potential benefits, such as producing
brines by deliquescence, like those thought to exist on present-day Mars. Here
we show perchlorate brines support folding and catalysis of functional RNAs,
while inactivating representative protein enzymes. Additionally, we show
perchlorate and other oxychlorine species enable ribozyme functions,
including homeostasis-like regulatory behavior and ribozyme-catalyzed
chlorination of organic molecules. We suggest nucleic acids are uniquely wellsuited to hypersaline Martian environments. Furthermore, Martian near- or
subsurface oxychlorine brines, and brines found in potential lifeforms, could
provide a unique niche for biomolecular evolution.
Continuum emission from within the plunging region of black hole discsSérgio Sacani
The thermal continuum emission observed from accreting black holes across X-ray bands has the potential to be leveraged as a
powerful probe of the mass and spin of the central black hole. The vast majority of existing ‘continuum fitting’ models neglect
emission sourced at and within the innermost stable circular orbit (ISCO) of the black hole. Numerical simulations, however,
find non-zero emission sourced from these regions. In this work, we extend existing techniques by including the emission
sourced from within the plunging region, utilizing new analytical models that reproduce the properties of numerical accretion
simulations. We show that in general the neglected intra-ISCO emission produces a hot-and-small quasi-blackbody component,
but can also produce a weak power-law tail for more extreme parameter regions. A similar hot-and-small blackbody component
has been added in by hand in an ad hoc manner to previous analyses of X-ray binary spectra. We show that the X-ray spectrum
of MAXI J1820+070 in a soft-state outburst is extremely well described by a full Kerr black hole disc, while conventional
models that neglect intra-ISCO emission are unable to reproduce the data. We believe this represents the first robust detection of
intra-ISCO emission in the literature, and allows additional constraints to be placed on the MAXI J1820 + 070 black hole spin
which must be low a• < 0.5 to allow a detectable intra-ISCO region. Emission from within the ISCO is the dominant emission
component in the MAXI J1820 + 070 spectrum between 6 and 10 keV, highlighting the necessity of including this region. Our
continuum fitting model is made publicly available.
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
Slides from:
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Track: Artificial Intelligence
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BREEDING METHODS FOR DISEASE RESISTANCE.pptxRASHMI M G
Plant breeding for disease resistance is a strategy to reduce crop losses caused by disease. Plants have an innate immune system that allows them to recognize pathogens and provide resistance. However, breeding for long-lasting resistance often involves combining multiple resistance genes
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
Deep Behavioral Phenotyping in Systems Neuroscience for Functional Atlasing a...Ana Luísa Pinho
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides means to characterize brain activations in response to behavior. However, cognitive neuroscience has been limited to group-level effects referring to the performance of specific tasks. To obtain the functional profile of elementary cognitive mechanisms, the combination of brain responses to many tasks is required. Yet, to date, both structural atlases and parcellation-based activations do not fully account for cognitive function and still present several limitations. Further, they do not adapt overall to individual characteristics. In this talk, I will give an account of deep-behavioral phenotyping strategies, namely data-driven methods in large task-fMRI datasets, to optimize functional brain-data collection and improve inference of effects-of-interest related to mental processes. Key to this approach is the employment of fast multi-functional paradigms rich on features that can be well parametrized and, consequently, facilitate the creation of psycho-physiological constructs to be modelled with imaging data. Particular emphasis will be given to music stimuli when studying high-order cognitive mechanisms, due to their ecological nature and quality to enable complex behavior compounded by discrete entities. I will also discuss how deep-behavioral phenotyping and individualized models applied to neuroimaging data can better account for the subject-specific organization of domain-general cognitive systems in the human brain. Finally, the accumulation of functional brain signatures brings the possibility to clarify relationships among tasks and create a univocal link between brain systems and mental functions through: (1) the development of ontologies proposing an organization of cognitive processes; and (2) brain-network taxonomies describing functional specialization. To this end, tools to improve commensurability in cognitive science are necessary, such as public repositories, ontology-based platforms and automated meta-analysis tools. I will thus discuss some brain-atlasing resources currently under development, and their applicability in cognitive as well as clinical neuroscience.
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills