Observing Outer Planet Satellites (Except Titan) with the James Webb Space Telescope: Science Justification and Observational Requirements. (4th January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keszthelyi, Laszlo; Grundy, Will; Stansberry, John; Sivaramakrishnan, Anand; Thatte, Deepashri; Gudipati, Murthy; Tsang, Constantine; Greenbaum, Alexandra; McGruder, Chima
• Is Part Of: Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Volume 128:Number 959(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-01-04
• Subjects: methods: observational -- planets and satellites: composition -- planets and satellites: surfaces -- space vehicles: instruments; Astronomy -- Periodicals; Astronomy; Periodicals; Periodicals; 520.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1538-3873/128/959/018006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-6280

Abstract

Abstract: The James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST ) will allow observations with a unique combination of spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution for the study of outer planet satellites within our Solar System. We highlight the infrared spectroscopy of icy moons and temporal changes on geologically active satellites as two particularly valuable avenues of scientific inquiry. While some care must be taken to avoid saturation issues, JWST has observation modes that should provide excellent infrared data for such studies.