Mathematics
Scientific paper
Oct 1975
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975stin...7611984m&link_type=abstract
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Mathematics
Atmospheric Circulation, Mars Atmosphere, Mathematical Models, Planetary Surfaces, Geostrophic Wind, Jet Streams (Meteorology), Planetary Meteorology, Velocity Distribution
Scientific paper
A quasi-geostrophic numerical model, including friction, radiation, and the observed planetary topography, is applied to the general circulation of the Martian atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere at latitudes south of about 35 deg. Near equilibrium weather systems developed after about 5 model days. To avoid violating the quasi-geostrophic approximation, only 0.8 of the already smoothed relief was employed. Weather systems and velocity fields are strikingly tied to topography. A 2mb middle latitude jet stream is found of remarkably terrestrial aspect. Highest surface velocities, both horizontal and vertical, are predicted in western Hellas Planitia and eastern Argyre Planitia, which are observed to be preferred sites of origin of major Martian dust storms. Mean horizontal velocities and vertical velocities are found just above the surface velocity boundary layer.
Mass Clifford
Sagan Carl
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