Abstract: The form of the diurnal thermal wave driven by a harmonically oscillating ground temperature into a semi-infinite homogeneous non-grey absorbing atmosphere is studied, neglecting convection and molecular conduction. Results ...

Abstract: We inquire into the limits of validity of Priestley's theory of free convection when vorticity influences the dynamics of the convective elements. On the assumption that plumes and vortices (dust devils) are alternative ...

Abstract: A meridional cell, with rising motion near the equator and sinking near the poles, transports angular momentum upward in an atmosphere whenever equatorial regions of the atmosphere have an angular momentum surplus relative ...

Abstract: This paper describes an attempt to find a self-consistent radiative-convective model of the Venus clouds, with the sun as the only external source of heat. The transfer of heat and cloud particles by thermal convection are ...

Abstract: The energy relationships for an atmosphere are reviewed and it is pointed out that the role of viscous dissipation can be examined from either a mechanical or a thermodynamic point of view. An entropy integral is derived ...

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Abstract: We have computed radiative decay times for thermal disturbances near the cloud tops of Jupiter and conclude that they are much larger than probable dynamical time constants. Under these circumstances radiative equilibrium ...

Abstract: If Mars has permanent CO2 polar caps, atmospheric heat transport may cause the atmospheric pressure to be extremely sensitive to variations of solar heating at the poles. This could happen because atmospheric heating depends ...

Abstract: We examine a propagating wave interpretation of the temperature profile features observed in the Jovian upper atmosphere by Veverka et al. Inertia-gravity waves with frequencies on the order of 3 ? 10?3 sec?1 are consistent ...

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