Other
Scientific paper
Nov 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001dps....33.2708b&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, DPS Meeting #33, #27.08; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 33, p.1089
Other
Scientific paper
Initial simulations of stationary, orographically-forced waves in Mars' atmosphere with the NASA Ames MGCM yield wave structures broadly in line with theoretical expectations and with MGS-TES observations. However, there are some differences between observations and simulations. Perhaps the most obvious is that the MGCM predicts much larger amplitudes of wave 1 during southern midwinter [O(20K)], compared to northern midwinter [O(4K)]. On the other hand, observations from the first mapping year of TES indicate comparable amplitudes. Reasons for this discrepancy are explored, with a focus on three aspects: (a) the degree to which the observed background winds and temperatures are reproduced in the model (with implications for refractive indices); (b) overall dust loading and distribution, and its implications for stationary wave structures; and (c) the representation of large-scale topographic forcing in the GCM, including the possible need for an envelope orography.
Banfield Don
Bridger Alison F. C.
Hollingsworth Jeffery L.
No associations
LandOfFree
Towards more accurate GCM simulations of observed MGS-TES stationary wave structures in Mars' atmosphere. does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Towards more accurate GCM simulations of observed MGS-TES stationary wave structures in Mars' atmosphere., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Towards more accurate GCM simulations of observed MGS-TES stationary wave structures in Mars' atmosphere. will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1238107