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First 'in situ' composition measurements made in Titan's atmosphere

30 November 2005

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Shows the increase of Nitrogen and Methane during the Probe descent and the rapid and important increase in Methane at the surface.

Credits: ESA/NASA/GSFC/ASI/GCMS Team

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Shows the total measured mass spectrum on the Titan surface with the signature of several compounds.

Credits: ESA/NASA/GSFC/ASI/GCMS Team

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Graphic showing the decay of Potassium-40 to Argon-40, the release of such produced Argon into the Titan atmosphere, and the possible formation of methane (through serpentinization) and storage as clathartes (hydrates of methane).

Credits: Sushil Atreya

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Credits: ESA/NASA/ASICNRS/ACP team

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