In contrast to Earth, Mars's middle atmosphere appears driven by gravity waves

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Mars’ Wind Patterns Are Breaking the Rules – And Scientists Finally Know Why

New research shows that Mars’ atmosphere behaves differently from Earth’s, with gravity waves, rather than Rossby waves, playing a dominant role. This discovery challenges existing models and may lead to more accurate weather predictions for future Mars missions. Unraveling Martian Air Currents A new study, including research from the University of Tokyo, has uncovered a [...]

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In contrast to Earth, Mars's middle atmosphere appears driven by gravity waves

A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes.

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The weather on Mars appears to be driven by gravity waves

Understanding how air moves across a planet is key to predicting its weather and climate. On Earth, these patterns shape everything from storms to seasonal changes. A new study now reveals how air circulates on Mars, uncovering surprising differences between the two planets. By analyzing long-term atmospheric data, researchers have found that gravity waves play a significant role in driving Martian air currents, particularly in the middle atmosp…

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Middle Atmosphere of Mars is Driven by Gravity Waves, New Research Suggests

Atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on the Red Planet, particularly at high altitudes, according to a new study by University of Tokyo planetary researchers. The post Middle Atmosphere of Mars is Driven by Gravity Waves, New Research Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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A recent study has revealed the crucial importance of gravitational waves in the atmosphere of Mars Scientists from the University of Tokyo, together with foreign colleagues, have discovered that atmospheric gravitational waves (GWs) significantly affect the formation of meridional air flows in the middle and high atmospheric layers of Mars. Research, based on many years of observations, provides a new look at the atmospheric dynamics of this pl…

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A new study of researchers, including those of the University of Tokyo, revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in the conduct of latitudinal air currents on Mars, especially at high altitudes. The work was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research Planets. The results, based on data [...]