This work involves modeling the escape of Pluto’s atmosphere into space including the effects of radiation, transport, chemistry and solar wind interactions.
Research
Research
Comprehensive DSMC Simulations of Pluto’s Upper Atmosphere in Light of New Horizons Observations
- UT Austin PI: David Goldstein
- CO-PIs: Philip Varghese, L. Trafton
- Funding Source: NASA
- Award: $495K
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