Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jun 2007
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Proceedings of the conference In the Spirit of Bernard Lyot: The Direct Detection of Planets and Circumstellar Disks in the 21s
Computer Science
Scientific paper
When the landmark of the first direct detection of an extrasolar planet is achieved, the next task will be to characterize the object. The goals of characterization will include determination of the mass, radius, composition, and atmospheric structure of the planet. Evolution and atmospheric models will be required to guide the observations and interpret the data. Given this situation, one might reasonably inquire about the veracity of the models and how well they can be applied in practice to cool atmospheres. In my review I will explore the history of atmospheric modeling and discuss the track record of models in the solar system. Some brown dwarfs are already known to be cooler than hot, young Jupiters and provide further testing grounds for the models. I'll consider the remaining uncertainties, especially regarding cloud modeling, and will focus the key issues expected to be faced in the early characterization of extrasolar planets.
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