A methodology to construct a reduced chemical scheme for 2D-3D photochemical models: Application to Saturn

M. Dobrijevic (1, 2) , T. Cavalié (2, 1) , F. Billebaud (2, 1)

1 2 rue de l'Observatoire
2 CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

► This study concerns photochemistry of hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of Saturn. ► We present a methodology to derive a very reduced chemical scheme that can be used in future 2D (or 3D) photochemical models. ► Our reduced scheme of 25 compounds and 46 reactions gives similar results, within the error bars of the model, than a 1D photochemical model. ►

Mots clés: Saturn; Photochemistry; Hydrocarbons; 2D photochemical models

Domaines: Planète et Univers [physics]

M. Dobrijevic, T. Cavalié, F. Billebaud. A methodology to construct a reduced chemical scheme for 2D-3D photochemical models: Application to Saturn. Icarus, 2011, ⟨10.1016/j.icarus.2011.04.027⟩. ⟨hal-00768791⟩