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Exploring synergies between Twinkle and Ariel: a pilot study
Andrea Bocchieri1,2, Luke Booth3, Lorenzo V Mugnai1,3,4,5
1Dipartimento di Fisica, La Sapienza Università di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma, 00185 Italy.
Experimental Astronomy
|October 27, 2025
Summary
Synergies between the Twinkle and Ariel space missions can enhance exoplanet atmosphere characterization. Twinkle
Area of Science:
- Exoplanetary Science
- Atmospheric Characterization
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Upcoming space missions Twinkle (2027) and Ariel (2029) will perform large-scale spectroscopic surveys of exoplanet atmospheres.
- These missions aim to enable population-level characterization of diverse exoplanets around various star types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential scientific synergies between Twinkle and Ariel.
- To determine if Twinkle observations can inform Ariel's target selection and observing strategy.
- To encourage further investigation into mission synergies within both communities.
Main Methods:
- Selected a subset of 'cool' exoplanets suitable for both Twinkle and Ariel.
- Computed observation visit numbers using representative noise estimates.
- Simulated and retrieved transmission spectra assuming hydrogen/helium-dominated atmospheres and various models.
Main Results:
- Atmospheric parameters were generally retrieved well within 1-sigma of input values for all candidates.
- Ariel typically achieved tighter constraints on atmospheric parameters compared to Twinkle.
- Synergies were demonstrated for a subset of cool gaseous planets, with Twinkle potentially informing Ariel's observations.
Conclusions:
- Exploitable synergies exist between Twinkle and Ariel for exoplanet atmosphere studies.
- Twinkle observations can inform Ariel's target prioritization and observing strategies.
- Further exploration of these synergies is warranted as both missions approach operation.
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