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Floating sensors proposed to study Venus's atmosphere

universetoday.com — July 27, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: A team led by Jeffrey Balcerski proposed the LEAVES project, utilizing floating sensor platforms to gather atmospheric data on Venus. Funded by NASA in 2018, the lightweight sensors would descend from a mothership, collecting information across altitudes of 30 to 100 km. The project aims to enhance understanding of Venus's atmosphere, particularly following phosphine discoveries, but further development is currently on hold.

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