Condensation in Titan's stratosphere during polar winter

Condensation in Titan's stratosphere during polar winter
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极地冬季泰坦平流层的凝结

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10.1016/j.icarus.2008.05.024
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2008
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影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
De Kok R
De Kok R
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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