Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus

Details Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus

Aug 1978

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978icar...35..182c&link_type=abstract

Icarus, vol. 35, Aug. 1978, p. 182-188.

Mathematics

Logic

7

Atmospheric Circulation, Dynamic Models, Venus Atmosphere, Wind (Meteorology), Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Stratification, Atmospheric Turbulence, Carbon Dioxide, Diurnal Variations, Venera Satellites, Wind Shear, Wind Velocity

Scientific paper

A phenomenological study of the Venus winds and atmosphere structure suggests that the region of fast retrograde winds is confined between about 45 and 60 km altitude on the night side and is somewhat broader on the day side. Other aspects of the discussed kinematical model are negligible surface winds, speeds increasing with altitude to approximately 45 km, a wind shear between 60 and 65 km, and slow atmospheric motions above this altitude. Large scale Kelvin-Helmholtz waves associated with the shear at the upper boundary of the highspeed layer may be visible as ultraviolet cloud features, and the possibility of differential heating between light and dark UV features being the cause of the winds is considered.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Vertical extent of zonal winds on Venus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-945108