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Atmospheric dynamics on Venus and MarsIn this paper, recent information concerning the atmospheric dynamics of Venus and Mars is discussed. In the Venusian atmosphere, the Vega balloon results disclosed the presence of major vertical motions at the 53 km level and demonstrated the near zonality of the atmospheric circulation below the level of the clouds. Pioneer Orbiter observations indicated a continued vortex organization of the cloud level atmosphere in either hemisphere, centered over respective poles. In the case of the Martian atmospheric circulation, the observations are scant. Viking lander data and orbit images have been used to derive cloud motions and compare the measured winds with the predictions for surface conditions from general circulation models.
Document ID
19880041955
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Limaye, Sanjay Shridhar
(Wisconsin, University Madison, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 7
Issue: 12 1
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0273-1177
Accession Number
88A29182
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-265
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-50-002-189
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Public
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