Structure and dynamics of Saturn's atmosphereThe large-scale structure and dynamics of Saturn's atmosphere, as revealed in the visible markings, wind patterns, and horizontal variation of temperature, are discussed. The large-scale thermal structure is addressed, including the mean vertical structure and the seasons and jets of the horizontal temperature structure. Earth-based and Voyager wind observations are used to discuss the internal rate of rotation, the zonal wind profile, the eddies, and the eddy transport. Dynamic models of the atmospheric circulation are reviewed, discussing the depth of the zonal flow, upwelling and downwelling, deep convection, eddy-mean flow interactions, long-lived ovals, and the zonal velocity profile.
Document ID
19850051831
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ingersoll, A. P. (California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA, United States)
Beebe, R. F. (New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Conrath, B. J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hunt, G. E. (Imperial College of Science and Technology London, United Kingdom)