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Net Flux Radiometer (SNFR)

NSSDC ID: 1978-078G-04
Mission Name: Pioneer Venus Small Probe (Day)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Verner E. Suomi

Description

The objectives were to locate regions of radiative convergence and divergence as a function of altitude and to indicate the height at which solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere. This experiment used a small net flux radiometer on the Probe targeted to the dayside of Venus to measure the net solar flux in the 0.2- to 4-micrometer region. The two Probes targeted to the nightside of the planet carry net infrared flux sensors covering the 1- to 25 micrometer region. The instrument weighed about 0.4 kg and used 2.2 W of power.

Facts in Brief

Mass: 0.4 kg
Power (avg): 2.2 W

Funding Agency

  • NASA-Office of Space Science (United States)

Discipline

  • Planetary Science: Atmospheres

Additional Information

Questions or comments about this experiment can be directed to: Dr. David R. Williams.

 

Personnel

Name Role Original Affiliation E-mail
Dr. Verner E. Suomi Principal Investigator University of Wisconsin-Madison  
Dr. Lawrence A. Sromovsky Other Investigator University of Wisconsin-Madison sro@calypso.ssec.wisc.edu
Dr. Jacqueline Lenoble Other Investigator Universite Lille jacqueline.lenoble@univ.lille1.fr
Mr. G. Edward Danielson, Jr. Other Investigator California Institute of Technology danielso@mailhost4.jpl.nasa.gov
Dr. Maurice Herman Other Investigator Universite Lille maurice.herman@univ-lille1.fr
Dr. Alain L. Fymat Other Investigator NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory alain.fymat@med.va.gov
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