Steady 1D Stationary Currents of Spherical Gas Layer

TL;DR

This paper investigates the conditions under which steady one-dimensional stationary currents can exist in a spherical layer of ideal gas under gravity, modeling planetary atmospheric phenomena like zonal winds.

Contribution

It introduces a theoretical analysis of steady currents in a spherical gas layer, relevant for understanding planetary atmospheres.

Findings

Existence conditions for steady currents are identified.

Model simulates planetary zonal winds.

Provides a basis for further atmospheric studies.

Abstract

Spherical layer of ideal gas is considered. The layer is in the sphere's gravity field. Existence possibility of steady 1D stationary currents of this layer is studied. This problem simulates zonal winds taking place in the atmospheres of some planets such as Venus, Titan, Jupiter and Saturn.