Mars atmospheric dynamics as simulated by the NASA AMES General Circulation Model. I - The zonal-mean circulation

Details Mars atmospheric dynamics as simulated by the NASA AMES General Circulation Model. I - The zonal-mean circulation Mars atmospheric dynamics as simulated by the NASA AMES General Circulation Model. I - The zonal-mean circulation

Feb 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993jgr....98.3093h&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 98, no. E2, p. 3093-3123.

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Atmospheric General Circulation Models, Mars Atmosphere, Zonal Flow (Meteorology), Annual Variations, Dust, Mass, Atmosphere, Dynamics, Simulations, Models, Circulation, Dust, Seasonal Variations, Comparisons, Wind, Latitude, Heating, Momentum, Zones, Eddy Effects, Optical Properties, Depth, Experiments, Kinetics, Energy, Temperature, Velocity, Loading, Brightness, Clouds, Surface, Streaks, Acceleration, Flow, Condensation, Topography, Polar Region, Warming, Spacecraft Observations, Mariner 9 Mission, Iris

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The characteristics of the zonal-mean circulation and how it responds to seasonal variations and dust loading are described. This circulation is the main momentum-containing component of the general circulation, and it plays a dominant role in the budgets of heat and momentum. It is shown that in many ways the zonal-mean circulation on Mars, at least as simulated by the model, is similar to that on earth, having Hadley and Ferrel cells and high-altitude jet streams. However, the Martian systems tend to be deeper, more intense, and much more variable with season. Furthermore, the radiative effects of suspended dust particles, even in small amounts, have a major influence on the general circulation.

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