Emission Intensities of Ro-vibrational Bands of Hydrocarbons in the Auroral Regions of Jupiter

We have investigated excitation processes of the 3-micron bands of $CH_4$, $C_2H_2$, and $C_2H_6$ over the auroral regions of Jupiter including particle bombardments, Joule heating, scattering of solar radiation, and possible chemiluminescence. We also considered possible LTE or Non-LTE conditions of these processes. We constructed particle precipitation models including $H_2$, He, H, and the hydrocarbon molecules for the atmosphere of the auroral regions. We present preliminary results from these models, and comparisons of the model results with spectroscopic observations in the 3 micron wavelength range of Jupiter.