Thermo-hydro-dynamic characteristics of a zero-gravity, spherical model of the troposphereA model that exploits the radial inertia forces of a rotating fluid contained in a spherical annulus is described. The model would be flown in a satellite and experiments would be performed in very low or zero gravity. In such a model it would not be necessary to artificially simulate a radial gravity field. Thus small amounts of electrical energy would be sufficient to perform experiments. Since the only forces involved are thermo-hydro-dynamic ones, electromagnetic equations need not be considered.
Document ID
19770055353
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Srivatsangam, S. (Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and simulation