Thermal Structure And Water Climatology Of The
Martian
Middle-Upper
Atmosphere
From
Acs/Tgo
Spectroscopy
D. A. Belyaev, Space Research Institute Of The Russian Academy Of Sciences (Iki), Moscow, Russia
(Bdenya.Iki@Gmail.Com), J. Alday, School Of Physical Sciences, The Open University, Uk, F. Montmessin, F.
Lefѐvre, Latmos/Cnrs, Paris, France, A. Fedorova, O. Korablev, A. Trokhimovskiy, A. Patrakeev, Space
Research Institute Of The Russian Academy Of Sciences (Iki), Moscow, Russia, K. S. Olsen, Department Of
Physics, University Of Oxford, Uk.

Introduction:
The Thermal Structure Of The Middle (50-100 Km)
And Upper (Above 100 Km) Atmosphere Of Mars Holds
Key Information Relevant For Climate Modeling, Atmospheric Escape, Understanding The Impact Of Solar
Activity, As Well As Planning Spacecraft Maneuvers.
The Altitude Range Of 80-130 Km Hosts The Layers Of
Mesopause, The Coldest Atmospheric Zone, And