The 2010 European Venus Explorer (EVE) mission proposal

Wilson, Colin; Chassefière, Éric; Hinglais, Emmanuel; Baines, K. H.; Balint, Tibor S.; Berthelier, Jean‐Jacques; Blamont, J. É.; Durry, Georges; Ferencz, Csaba; Grimm, R. E.; Imamura, Takeshi; Josset, Jean-Luc; Leblanc, François; Lebonnois, Sébastien; Leitner, Johannes; Limaye, S. S.; Marty, Bernard; Palomba, E.; Pogrebenko, S. V.; Rafkin, Scot; Talboys, D. L.; Wieler, R.; Zasova, L. V.; Szopa, C.

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“…High resolution spectroscopy of molecules rotation spectra is performed by SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) using heterodyne based on a QCL8. Other applications of QCLs for gas trace detection in planetary missions were planned9. The CubSat and ESA In-Orbit Demonstration unit were designed to accommodate a Laser Heterodyne Radiometer (LHR) using a QCL-based local oscillator10.…”

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Optical and THz investigations of mid-IR materials exposed to alpha particle irradiation

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Mihai

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The paper is the first comprehensive study on alpha particle irradiation effects on four mid-IR materials: CaF2, BaF2, Al2O3 (sapphire) and ZnSe. The measurements of the optical spectral transmittance, spectral diffuse reflectance, radioluminescent emission, terahertz (THz) spectral response, transmittance, absorbance, refractive index, real and imaginary parts of the dielectric constant and THz imaging are used as complementary investigations to evaluate these effects. The simulations were run to estimate: (i) the penetration depth, (ii) the scattering of alpha particle beam, (iii) the amount of material affected by this interaction, and (iv) the number of vacancies produced by the radiation exposure for each type of material. The simulation results are compared to the off-line measurement outcomes. The delay and spectral composition change of the reflected THz signal highlight the modification induced in the tested materials by the irradiation process.

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Optical and THz investigations of mid-IR materials exposed to alpha particle irradiation

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“…ExoMars consists of two launches, the 2016 with Trace Gas Orbiter, and the entry and descent demonstrator, and the 2018 with a Rover, and a stationary long-living science platform. All proposals for a Venus mission, national, or with Russian involvement [Vorontsov et al, 2011;Wilson et al, 2012] are not being implemented so far. The lack of national space programs have not prevented from consolidation of efforts in the field of planetary atmospheres in Russia.…”

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Russian National Report: Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences

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2015

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“…One possible strawman mission concept which could address this theme would be a combination of an orbiter, a cloud-level balloon platform, and (optionally) a Russian descent probe/lander. As a strawman payload, we suggest the balloon element be modelled on the 2010 EVE M3 proposal [2]. The radar-equipped orbiter may be based on EnVision M3, M4, or M5 proposals [1,41].…”

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Venus: key to understanding the evolution of terrestrial planets

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In this paper, originally submitted in answer to ESA’s “Voyage 2050” call to shape the agency’s space science missions in the 2035–2050 timeframe, we emphasize the importance of a Venus exploration programme for the wider goal of understanding the diversity and evolution of habitable planets. Comparing the interior, surface, and atmosphere evolution of Earth, Mars, and Venus is essential to understanding what processes determined habitability of our own planet and Earth-like planets everywhere. This is particularly true in an era where we expect thousands, and then millions, of terrestrial exoplanets to be discovered. Earth and Mars have already dedicated exploration programmes, but our understanding of Venus, particularly of its geology and its history, lags behind. Multiple exploration vehicles will be needed to characterize Venus’ richly varied interior, surface, atmosphere and magnetosphere environments. Between now and 2050 we recommend that ESA launch at least two M-class missions to Venus (in order of priority): a geophysics-focussed orbiter (the currently proposed M5 EnVision orbiter – [1] – or equivalent); and an in situ atmospheric mission (such as the M3 EVE balloon mission – [2]). An in situ and orbital mission could be combined in a single L-class mission, as was argued in responses to the call for L2/L3 themes [3–5]. After these two missions, further priorities include a surface lander demonstrating the high-temperature technologies needed for extended surface missions; and/or a further orbiter with follow-up high-resolution surface radar imaging, and atmospheric and/or ionospheric investigations.

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The 2010 European Venus Explorer (EVE) mission proposal

Cited by 23 publications

References 30 publications

Optical and THz investigations of mid-IR materials exposed to alpha particle irradiation

Optical and THz investigations of mid-IR materials exposed to alpha particle irradiation

Russian National Report: Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences

Venus: key to understanding the evolution of terrestrial planets

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