2007-05-092007-05-091987McGary, John Edward. "CONVECTION IN THE VENUS IONOSPHERE." (1987) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13237">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13237</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13237Convective studies involving ion flow in the Venus dayside ionosphere are used to understand the nature of the observed O$\sb2\sp+$ distribution. Flows are modeled (not calculated) from previous data and theory which are incorporated to determine the ion distributions for O$\sp+$, CO$\sb2\sp+$, and O$\sb2\sp+$. Current understanding of ion chemistry and related parameters are used in solving the continuity equation in two dimensions to provide ion profiles at different solar zenith angles. To explain the O$\sb2\sp+$ distribution, downward flow with speeds of approximately 500 m/s are required.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.AstronomyAstrophysicsThesisThesis Sp. Sci. 1987 McGary