Coupled Clouds and Chemistry of the Giant Planets— A Case for Multiprobes |
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Authors: | Sushil K Atreya Ah-San Wong |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143, USA |
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Abstract: | In seeking to understand the formation of the giant planets and the origin of their atmospheres, the heavy element abundance
in well-mixed atmosphere is key. However, clouds come in the way. Thus, composition and condensation are intimately intertwined
with the mystery of planetary formation and atmospheric origin. Clouds also provide important clues to dynamical processes
in the atmosphere. In this chapter we discuss the thermochemical processes that determine the composition, structure, and
characteristics of the Jovian clouds. We also discuss the significance of clouds in the big picture of the formation of giant
planets and their atmospheres. We recommend multiprobes at all four giant planets in order to break new ground. |
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Keywords: | Jupiter giant planets chemistry clouds chromophores haze multiprobes |
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