Axisymmetric circulations forced by heat and momentum sources - A simple model applicable to the Venus atmosphere

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Atmospheric Circulation, Atmospheric Models, Heat Sources, Venus Atmosphere, Angular Momentum, Boussinesq Approximation, Heat Sinks, Inviscid Flow, Meridional Flow

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A simple mechanistic model of a zonally averaged circulation forced by heat and momentum sources is developed and applied to the Venus atmosphere in the light of recent data. Basic equations for a steady-state axisymmetric circulation are discussed, and the parametric dependence of a nearly inviscid Hadley circulation in the absence of eddy forcing is examined and extended to a wide range of thermal Rossby numbers. The effect of diffusion is considered and found to be small for the Venus cloud region. The zonally averaged eddy sources and sinks required to support the zonal superrotation on Venus are determined.

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