An example of a forward model and retrieval applied to the case of HCN in Titan: Left: comparison between the observed and the best-fit simulated HCN (3-2) lines (black and red, respectively, top panel) and the difference between the observed and fitted spectra (bottom panel ). Right: read temperature and HCN distribution derived from the spectrum. Black and red lines and pink shading show initial and loaded profiles and error bars. Figure based on Fig. 1 in Rengel et al. 2022 — astro-ph.EP
The study of planetary atmospheres is key to understanding the origin, evolution, and processes that shape celestial bodies such as planets, moons, and comets.
Interpreting planetary spectra requires a detailed understanding of radiative transfer (RT) and its application through computational codes. With the development of observations, atmospheric modeling, and inference techniques, various RTs and search codes have proliferated in planetary science.
However, choosing the most appropriate code for a given problem can be challenging. To address this issue, we present a comprehensive mini-review of the various RTs and search codes currently developed or available in the field of planetary atmospheres.
This study serves as a valuable resource for the planetary science community by providing a clear and accessible list of codes and offering a useful reference for researchers and practitioners in the selection and application of RT and search codes for planetary atmosphere studies.
Miriam Rengel, Jakob Adamczewski
Commentary: 10 pages, 1 figure, published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences. this https url
Subjects: Astrophysics of the Earth and Planets (astro-ph.EP); Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM)
Cite as: arXiv:2310.19476 (astro-ph.EP) (or arXiv:2310.19476v1 (astro-ph.EP) for this version)
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2310.19476
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Magazine designation: Front page. Astron. Space Sci. May 30, 2023. Sec. Planetary Science
Related DOIs:
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2023.1176740
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By: Miriam Rengel
(v1) Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:02:59 UTC (2147KB)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.19476
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