Evolution of the Martian Atmosphere: Results of a Monte Carlo Model of Sputtering

作者: D. Kass , Y. Yung

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摘要: Using a Monte-Carlo model, we determine the sputtering yields for upper atmosphere of Mars at three different epochs (the present, ~2.5 Gyr ago and ~3.5 ago).

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