The thermal structure of the atmosphere of Jupiter

Details The thermal structure of the atmosphere of Jupiter The thermal structure of the atmosphere of Jupiter

Oct 1974

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Astrophysical Journal, vol. 193, Oct. 15, 1974, pt. 1, p. 481-493.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Atmospheric Heat Budget, Atmospheric Temperature, Infrared Radiation, Jupiter Atmosphere, Radiative Heat Transfer, Atmospheric Models, Methane, Pioneer 10 Space Probe, Solar Heating, Thermodynamic Equilibrium

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Radiative equilibrium models of the Jovian atmosphere calculated by Hogan, Rasool, and Encrenaz (1969) and by Cess and Khetan (1973) are shown to be in conflict. A new calculation is presented which agrees closely with that of Cess and Khetan. This model, however, fails to predict the observed intensity in the 7.8-micron methane band by about a factor of 8. It is shown that the observed emission intensity in the 7.8-micron band is a critical test of these models. The Pioneer 10 occultation profile is at variance with the models. The emission intensity at 7.8 microns implied by the Pioneer 10 result is shown to be 100 times greater than observed. It is concluded that the Pioneer 10 temperature profile is not representative of the global average.-

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