The Atmosphere of Venus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Giorgio_Abetti
gptkbp:acidity Chemical equilibrium in the atmosphere
Clouds composed of sulfuric acid droplets
gptkbp:analyzes Challenges for exploration and study
gptkbp:atmosphere Absorbs solar radiation
Complex atmospheric dynamics
Consistently high atmospheric pressure
Different from its historical atmosphere
No significant ozone layer
Thick clouds of sulfuric acid
Used in atmospheric models for study
gptkbp:average_temperature Extreme temperature fluctuations
Average surface temperature of 467 ° C
Little temperature variation with altitude
Unique temperature profile compared to Earth
gptkbp:beam High levels of radiation
gptkbp:climate Extreme climate conditions
gptkbp:coat_of_arms gptkb:physicist
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
gptkbp:composed_of Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Mainly C O2 and N2
gptkbp:elevation Extends up to 100 km
gptkbp:environmental_impact Strong greenhouse effect
gptkbp:events No known life forms
gptkbp:fledging_period Limited atmospheric escape due to gravity
gptkbp:geological_formation Complex cloud formation processes
gptkbp:height Clouds at about 50 km altitude
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied since the 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Atmosphere of Venus
gptkbp:impact Significant impact on surface geology
gptkbp:investment 92 times that of Earth
Crushing surface pressure
gptkbp:is_compared_to Compared to Earth's atmosphere
gptkbp:is_explored_in Potential for future exploration missions
Studied by various space missions
gptkbp:is_reflected_in High reflectivity due to clouds
gptkbp:max_speed High-speed winds up to 360 km/h
gptkbp:mission Venera, Magellan, and Akatsuki missions
gptkbp:notable_work Various scientific hypotheses regarding its formation
gptkbp:origin Volcanic outgassing
gptkbp:population Higher density than Earth's atmosphere
gptkbp:research_interest High scientific interest due to its conditions
gptkbp:scientific_name Important for planetary science studies
gptkbp:serving_temperature Stable temperature at certain altitudes
gptkbp:surface Harsh surface conditions
Influences surface features and geology
Limited visibility at the surface due to clouds
gptkbp:thermal_design_power Presence of thermal inversion layer
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Active chemical reactions in the atmosphere
gptkbp:water_quality Very little water vapor
gptkbp:weather_conditions Interaction with solar wind
Limited chemical weathering processes