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The Mariner Jupiter/Saturn IRIS experiment
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After a schematic representation of the IRIS experiment, objectives of the program are outlined. Specifically data cover: (1) determination of energy balance for Jupiter and Saturn, (2) determination of methane, ammonia, hydrogen and water vapor quantities, (3) three dimensional temperature fields, (4) hydrogen-helium ratios and isotopic ratios of H/C, C/N, and C/O