Atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn

Details Atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn Atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn

Dec 1981

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(Royal Society, Discussion on Planetary Exploration, London, England, Nov. 4, 5, 1980.) Royal Society (London), Philosophical Tr

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Atmospheric Composition, Jupiter Atmosphere, Satellite Observation, Saturn Atmosphere, Space Exploration, Spaceborne Astronomy, Abundance, Flyby Missions, Iue, Pioneer Project, Planetary Evolution, Telescopes, Voyager Project, Planets, Atmosphere, Jupiter, Saturn, Earth-Based Observations, Weather, Satellite Observations, Spacecraft Observations, Composition, Abundance, Evolution, Structure, Meteorology, Clouds, Great Red Spot, Troposphere, Thermal Properties, Stratosphere, Circulation, Brightness, Iris Ins

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Present knowledge of the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn is surveyed, with reference to the extensive telescopic studies, International Ultraviolet Explorer Satellite observations, and the measurements made during the Pioneer and Voyager flybys (which have been supported by detailed theoretical studies). A detailed discussion is presented of the composition of these atmospheres and of the abundance ratios which offer insight into their original state and their evolution. It is noted that the Voyager observations suggest a surprisingly close similarity between the weather systems of the earth and the giant planets. Although both Jupiter and Saturn have internal heat sources and are thus starlike in their interiors, they appear to produce terrestrial-style weather systems.

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