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U. von Zahn is affiliated with the University of Bonn in Germany. Their research primarily spans the fields of Physics and Astronomy as well as Engineering, with particular emphasis on Astronomy and Astrophysics and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist's work centers on topics related to Planetary Science and Exploration, Space Exploration and Technology, and Astro and Planetary Science. These focus areas reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining physical sciences and engineering principles.

Key recent publication includes:

  • COMPOSITION OF THE VENUS ATMOSPHERE, 2022, University of Arizona Press eBooks

Frequent co-authors collaborating with U. von Zahn are:

  • Sunil Kumar
  • H. Niemann
  • Ronald G. Prinn

Publications have predominantly appeared in:

  • University of Arizona Press eBooks

The body of work by U. von Zahn includes contributions that integrate aspects of planetary atmospheres, particularly related to Venus, through the use of both observational and theoretical frameworks.

Best Publications

  • Das elektrische Massenfilter als Massenspektrometer und Isotopentrenner

    W. Paul;H. P. Reinhard;U. von Zahn

  • Thermal structure of the mesopause region at polar latitudes

    F.-J. Lübken;U. von Zahn

  • Structure and circulation of the Venus atmosphere

    G. Schubert;C. Covey;A. Del Genio;L. S. Elson

  • Helium in Jupiter's atmosphere: Results from the Galileo probe Helium Interferometer Experiment

    U. von Zahn;D. M. Hunten;G. Lehmacher

  • Mesopause temperatures derived from probing the hyperfine structure of the D2 resonance line of sodium by lidar

    K.H. Fricke;U. von Zahn

  • The upper atmosphere of Venus during morning conditions

    U. von Zahn;K. H. Fricke;D. M. Hunten;D. Krankowsky

  • The ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar: objectives, configuration, and performance

    U. von Zahn;G. von Cossart;J. Fiedler;K. H. Fricke

  • Mesopause temperatures in polar summer

    U. von Zahn;W. Meyer

  • Neutral gas composition measurements between 80 and 120 km

    D. Offermann;V. Friedrich;P. Ross;U. Von Zahn

  • Models of Venus neutral upper atmosphere: Structure and composition

    G. M. Keating;J. L. Bertaux;S. W. Bougher;Robert Earl Dickinson

  • Sudden neutral sodium layers - A strong link to sporadic E layers

    U. Von Zahn;T.L. Hansen

  • Sudden sodium layers in polar latitudes

    G Hansen;U von Zahn

  • The mesopause altitude: Only two distinctive levels worldwide?

    U. von Zahn;J. Höffner;V. Eska;M. Alpers

  • Concept of a two‐level mesopause: Support through new lidar observations

    C. Y. She;U. von Zahn

  • The two-level structure of the mesopause: A model study

    U. Berger;U. von Zahn

  • Forced release of sodium from upper atmospheric dust particles

    U. von Zahn;P. von der Gathen;G. Hansen

  • Experiments revealing small impact of turbulence on the energy budget of the mesosphere and lower thermosphere

    F.-J. Lübken;W. Hillert;G. Lehmacher;U. von Zahn

  • Esro 4 Gas Analyzer results 2. Direct measurements of changes in the neutral composition during an ionospheric storm

    G. W. Prölss;U. von Zahn

  • Icy particles in the summer mesopause region: Three-dimensional modeling of their environment and two-dimensional modeling of their transport

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  • Measurements of the Venus lower atmosphere composition: A comparison of results

    J. H. Hoffman;V. I. Oyama;U. von Zahn

  • On the role of auroral electric fields in the formation of low altitude sporadic-E and sudden sodium layers

    S Kirkwood;U von Zahn

Frequent Co-Authors

Franz-Josef Lübken
Franz-Josef Lübken University of Rostock
F. J. Schmidlin
F. J. Schmidlin National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Werner Singer
Werner Singer University of Rostock
Donald M. Hunten
Donald M. Hunten University of Arizona
Alfred O. Nier
Alfred O. Nier University of Minnesota
Alain Hauchecorne
Alain Hauchecorne University of Paris-Saclay
John M. C. Plane
John M. C. Plane University of Leeds
Nelson W. Spencer
Nelson W. Spencer Goddard Space Flight Center
Donal P. Murtagh
Donal P. Murtagh Chalmers University of Technology
Roland Neuber
Roland Neuber Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research

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