Physics – Fluid Dynamics
Scientific paper
Nov 2001
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American Physical Society, 54th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics November 18 - 20, 2001 San Diego, California Me
Physics
Fluid Dynamics
Scientific paper
Traditionally, Jupiter and the other large planets have two types of vortices: ephemeral, small ones that last less than a year before they merge with each other or are absorbed by the large vortices, and the large vortices which are permanent. The dynamics and mergers of the small vortices can be explained with traditional vortex dynamics. Historically, when the large vortices approach each other they "bounced" away from each other rather than merging. However, in the last few years the large "permanent" vortices have been merging with each other or disappearing. Currently there are fewer than half the number that there were 10 years ago. Here we explain the dynamics of the large vortices - their old behavior, their new behavior, why it changed, and what we believe will be the long--term consequences for the Jovian atmosphere.
Marcus Phil
Youssef Ashraf
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