1. Dynamics of the atmosphere of Jupiter
- Author
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Gierasch, Peter J.
- Subjects
Galileo (Space probe) -- Research ,Jupiter (Planet) -- Atmosphere ,Atmospheric research -- Analysis ,Atmospheric thermodynamics -- Analysis ,Science and technology - Abstract
Atmospheric jets and vortices on Jupiter persist for decades in the presence of vigorous turbulence which might be expected to destroy organized flows. The penetration depth of the jets into the planet has been a major question, and new data from the NASA Galileo entry probe suggest that they are not shallow atmospheric phenomena. Numerical simulations and Galileo orbiter data promise further progress in the near future.
- Published
- 1996