Atmospheric dynamics of tidally synchronized extrasolar planets

被引：35

作者：

Cho, James Y. -K. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ London, Astron Unit, Sch Math Sci, London E1 4NS, England

来源：

PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES | 2008年 / 366卷 / 1884期

关键词：

extrasolar planets; atmospheric dynamics; waves; turbulence; variability; magnetohydrodynamics;

D O I：

10.1098/rsta.2008.0177

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

Tidally synchronized planets present a new opportunity for enriching our understanding of atmospheric dynamics on planets. Subject to an unusual forcing arrangement (steady irradiation on the same side of the planet throughout its orbit), the dynamics on these planets may be unlike that on any of the Solar System planets. Characterizing the flow pattern and temperature distribution on the extrasolar planets is necessary for reliable interpretation of data currently being collected, as well as for guiding future observations. In this paper, several fundamental concepts from atmospheric dynamics, likely to be central for characterization, are discussed. Theoretical issues that need to be addressed in the near future are also highlighted.

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页码：4477 / 4488

页数：12