Theoretical and experimental research on the physics of atmospheric processes is being conducted to resolve important problems in the structure and evolution of planetary atmospheres. Studies focus on (1) general circulation of the Martian and Venusian atmospheres; (2) climate changes on Mars; (3) structure, composition, and evolution of the atmospheres of Titan and Triton; (4) vertical structure and cloud physical processes in atmospheres of the outer planets; (5) analyses of Voyager imaging data to infer cloud and aerosol properties; (6) data analysis from the Galileo entry probe in the atmosphere of Jupiter; (7) physics and chemistry of clouds on Titan and Venus; (8) electrical processes in planetary atmospheres; and (9) evolution of planetary atmospheres.

Reference

McKay CP: Planetary and Space Science 49: 79, 2001

Location:
Ames Research Center
Moffet Field, California

Field of Science:Planetary Science

Advisors:
Natasha Batalha
natasha.e.batalha@nasa.gov
650-604-2813

Amanda Brecht
amanda.s.brecht@nasa.gov
650-604-2983

Anthony Colaprete
anthony.colaprete-1@nasa.gov
650-604-2918

Sonny Harman
sonny.harman@nasa.gov
650-604-1671

Jeffery Hollingsworth
jeffery.l.hollingsworth@nasa.gov
650-604-6275

Melinda A. Kahre
melinda.a.kahre@nasa.gov
650-604-3863

Chris McKay
chris.mckay@nasa.gov
650-604-6864

Robert John Wilson
Robert.J.Wilson@nasa.gov
650-604-0026

Kevin Zahnle
Kevin.J.Zahnle@nasa.gov
650-604-0840

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