NASA NTRS · 19790064791
Jovian cloud structure and velocity fields
Abstract
A global view of Jovian small-scale morphologies and zonal velocity profiles has been discussed previously. In the present paper, a regional comparison is made of the structures and velocity fields (meridional and zonal velocities) in the Jovian atmosphere as observed by Voyager I imaging system. The cloud structures discussed are fairly independent of the visual wavelength. The analysis shows that although both Jovian hemispheres exhibit similar patterns of diminishing and alternating eastward and westward jets as one progresses polewards, there is a pronounced asymmetry in the structural appearance of the two hemispheres.
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Mitchell, J. L., Terrile, R. J., Collins, S. A., Smith, B. A., Muller, J.-P., Hunt, G. E., Ingersoll, A. P., Beebe, R. F.. 1979-08-30. Jovian cloud structure and velocity fields. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790064791
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