Evidence for weather on Neptune. II

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Jun 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977apj...214..663p&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 214, June 1, 1977, p. 663-666.

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Atmospheric Models, Cloud Cover, Infrared Spectra, Neptune (Planet), Planetary Atmospheres, Albedo, Astronomical Models, Optical Thickness

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Data obtained by Joyce et al., (1977) are interpreted as evidence for the formation of an optically-thin cloud high in the atmosphere of Neptune. About 10 months after the cloud's initial appearance and subsequent partial dissipation, the optical thickness of the cloud, averaged over the planet, had a value for tau in the vicinity of 1. The minimum effective radius indicated for the cloud particles is about 1 micron. The model which leads to this interpretation of the data is explained, and the calculations are presented. Implications of the model and also apparent similarities between Neptune's atmosphere and that of other planets are discussed.

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