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A numerical model of the atmosphere of Venus

Abstract:: A new general circulation model (GCM) of Venus is being developed at Oxford. Venus presents unique numerical and physical challenges because of its thick atmosphere, slow underlying solid body rotation, and super-rotating atmosphere. Preliminary results from a GCM with simplified physical parameterizations are discussed. The current model uses linearized cooling and friction schemes, and spans five decades of pressure (0-90 km). The model is able to demonstrate significant global super-rotation, and although not yet fully realistic, future plans include more detailed representation of the Venusian atmosphere, such as the planetary boundary layer (PBL) scheme. The use of the model is discussed in supporting and interpreting data from future missions to Venus. (c) 2005 COSPAR. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Lee, C., Lewis, S. R., & Read, P. (2005). A numerical model of the atmosphere of Venus. 35th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 36(11), 2142–2145.

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Lee, C, et al. “A Numerical Model of the Atmosphere of Venus.” 35th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, vol. 36, no. 11, 2005, pp. 2142–45.

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Lee, C, SR Lewis, and P Read. 2005. “A Numerical Model of the Atmosphere of Venus.” In 35th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 36:2142–45.
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Publisher copy:: 10.1016/j.asr.2005.03.120

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+ Lewis, SR More by this author

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+ Read, P More by this author

Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Physics
Sub department:: Atmos Ocean & Planet Physics
Role:: Author

Journal:: PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES, IONOSPHERES, AND MAGNETOSPHERES More from this journal
Volume:: 36
Issue:: 11
Pages:: 2142-2145
Publication date:: 2005-01-01
Event title:: 35th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
DOI:: 10.1016/j.asr.2005.03.120
ISSN:: 0273-1177

Keywords:: super-rotation

waves

vortex

Venus

GCM
Pubs id:: pubs:30517
UUID:: uuid:eccbc3d3-98f2-416a-beb4-870950bb2257
Local pid:: pubs:30517
Source identifiers:: 30517
Deposit date:: 2012-12-19
ARK identifier:: ark:/29072/ora_eccbc3d398f2416abeb4870950bb2257

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Copyright date:: 2005

Licence:: Terms and Conditions of Use for Oxford University Research Archive

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