Weather and Climate on Planets

Weather and Climate on Planets discusses the problems of the meteorology of planets. Planetary meteorology is the study of the regularities of the atmospheres and their thermal regime and dynamics, specifically the properties of the planetary surfaces and the specific features of the interactions between the atmospheres and surfaces. This book contains four chapters and begins with an overview of origin and evolution of the solar system and planetary atmospheres. The introductory chapter describes some basic characteristics of planetary atmospheres, laboratory and numerical modeling of the atmospheric circulation, and the application of remote sounding. The remaining three chapters examine the weather, climate, and other meteorological aspects of planet Venus, Mars, and Jupiter. This book will be of value to meteorologists, astronomers, researchers, and students. Content: OTHER TITLES OF INTEREST , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Introduction , Pages ix-xiii 1 - Comparative Meteorology of Planets , Pages 1-67 2 - Venus , Pages 68-330 3 - Mars , Pages 331-601 4 - Jupiter , Pages 602-750 Index , Pages 751-755