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Cloud microphysics - Analysis of the clouds of Earth, Venus, Mars, and JupiterThe probable microphysics of a cloud is deduced by a described method which requires information on cloud particle mean size, composition, number density, and atmospheric structure, but does not require any additional information. The analysis is applied to the sulfuric acid clouds of Venus, the water ice and dust clouds of Mars, and the ammonia-water and ammonia ice clouds of Jupiter. The Venus cloud layer is found to have some resemblance to smog and haze layers on earth. The water ice clouds on Mars resemble tenuous nonprecipitating cirrus clouds on earth. Precipitation, vertical distribution of gases, and vertical transport of heat in the clouds on Jupiter are considered.
Document ID
19790030924
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Rossow, W. B.
(Princeton University Princeton, N.J., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 36
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
79A14937
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-33-010-186
CONTRACT_GRANT: NOAA-04-3-022-33
Distribution Limits
Public
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