Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Global Circulation Models (GCMs) have made steady progress in simulating the current Mars water cycle. It is now widely recognized that clouds are a critical component that can significantly affect the nature of the simulated water cycle. Two processes in particular are key to implementing clouds in a GCM: the microphysical processes of formation and dissipation, and their radiative effects on heating/ cooling rates. Together, these processes alter the thermal structure, change the dynamics, and regulate inter-hemispheric transport. We have made considerable progress representing these processes in the NASA Ames GCM, particularly in the presence of radiatively active water ice clouds. We present the current state of our group's water cycle modeling efforts, show results from selected simulations, highlight some of the issues, and discuss avenues for further investigation.
Keywords:
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration; Meteorology and Climatology
Type:
ARC-E-DAA-TN37040
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International Workshop on the Mars Atmosphere: Modeling and Observations; Jan 17, 2017 - Jan 20, 2017; Granada; Spain
Format:
application/pdf
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