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Diurnal and annual cycles of H2O in the Martian regolithThe atmospheric heat engines of Earth and Mars are compared. Although water latent heat transfer drives the circulation of the Earth's atmosphere, particularly in the tropics, its contribution to the circulation of the martian atmosphere is negligible. The working fluid on Mars is CO2, which exerts its greatest influence on atmospheric circulation at the poles. The diurnal and seasonal flux of water within the martian regolith is also examined. Calculations indicate that, for a mean annual temperature of 200 K, a diurnal and annual temperature variation of 30 K will drive a maximum exchange of 1.2 pr micrometer and 120 pr micrometer of water, respectively.
Document ID
19890016438
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Philip, John R.
(Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Canberra, Australia)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., MECA Workshop on Atmospheric H2O Observations of Earth and Mars. Physical Processes, Measurements and Interpretations
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
89N25809
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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