Venus evolution through time: key science questions, selected mission concepts and future investigations
In this work we discuss various selected mission concepts addressing Venus evolution
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
Dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle through time
The dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle are of first-order relevance for the origin and
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
Earth-like lithospheric thickness and heat flow on Venus consistent with active rifting
Venus is Earth's twin in size and radiogenic heat budget, yet it remains unclear how Venus
loses its heat absent plate tectonics. Most Venusian stagnant-lid models predict a thick …
loses its heat absent plate tectonics. Most Venusian stagnant-lid models predict a thick …
Resurfacing history and volcanic activity of Venus
Photogeologic principles can be used to suggest possible sequences of events that result in
the present planetary surface. The most common method of evaluating the absolute age of a …
the present planetary surface. The most common method of evaluating the absolute age of a …
Experimental and observational evidence for plume-induced subduction on Venus
Why Venus lacks plate tectonics remains an unanswered question in terrestrial planet
evolution. There is observational evidence for subduction—a requirement for plate tectonics …
evolution. There is observational evidence for subduction—a requirement for plate tectonics …
Was Venus ever habitable? Constraints from a coupled interior–atmosphere–redox evolution model
Venus's past climate evolution is uncertain. General circulation model simulations permit a
habitable climate as late as∼ 0.7 Ga, and there is suggestive—albeit inconclusive …
habitable climate as late as∼ 0.7 Ga, and there is suggestive—albeit inconclusive …
Venus surface composition constrained by observation and experiment
New observations from the Venus Express spacecraft as well as theoretical and
experimental investigation of Venus analogue materials have advanced our understanding …
experimental investigation of Venus analogue materials have advanced our understanding …
The physics of changing tectonic regimes: implications for the temporal evolution of mantle convection and the thermal history of Venus
Given similar sizes and compositions, Venus invites comparisons with Earth. While Earth
convects in the plate tectonic regime, Venus' current and past tectonic states remain …
convects in the plate tectonic regime, Venus' current and past tectonic states remain …
Plutonic‐squishy lid: A new global tectonic regime generated by intrusive magmatism on Earth‐like planets
The thermal and chemical evolution of rocky planets is controlled by their surface tectonics
and magmatic processes. On Earth, magmatism is dominated by plutonism/intrusion versus …
and magmatic processes. On Earth, magmatism is dominated by plutonism/intrusion versus …
[HTML][HTML] Stagnant lid tectonics: Perspectives from silicate planets, dwarf planets, large moons, and large asteroids
To better understand Earth's present tectonic style–plate tectonics–and how it may have
evolved from single plate (stagnant lid) tectonics, it is instructive to consider how common it …
evolved from single plate (stagnant lid) tectonics, it is instructive to consider how common it …