Observed cloud level circulation on Venus - Temporal variations and solar longitude dependenceThis paper presents data on the atmospheric circulation of Venus, obtained by the Mariner 10 (1974) and Pioneer (1979-1986) observations. The results yielded evidence of relatively stable zonal circulation at the cloud level. On the other hand, changes on a yearly time scale appear in both the zonal and the meridional components of motion. Solar thermal tides and large-scale planetary waves are also seen in averaged zonal and meridional cloud motions. The relationship between the large-scale circulation and global cloud structure is discussed.
Document ID
19890025239
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Limaye, Sanjay Shridhar (Wisconsin, University Madison, United States)