Abstract
Mars’ ultraviolet airglow has been used to study its upper atmosphere
for over four decades. Identifying variations in emission features has
provided information on composition, density and temperature. The
Emirates Mars Ultraviolet Spectrometer onboard the Emirates Mars Mission
observes Mars’ airglow at Far and Extreme UV wavelengths. Variations in
disk emission features are studied, with a focus on O I 1304 Å, CO
Fourth Positive Group and C I 1561 Å. All show variations with local
time and emission angle as expected. Dawn-dusk asymmetry observed is
attributed to local time differences in advection. Variations in the
brightness of several dayglow features, including 1304 Å, with irregular
shapes are noted in around 25% of the disk images. These display some
local time and hemispheric asymmetry in their occurrence rates.
Examination of their spatial structure, occurrence, and spectra suggests
these are associated with variations in composition and photoelectron
flux.