Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2000 Version (Mars-Gram 2000): Users Guide

Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2000 Version (Mars-Gram 2000): Users Guide
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781723858086

This report presents Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2000 Version (Mars-GRAM 2000) and its new features. All parameterizations for temperature, pressure, density, and winds versus height, latitude, longitude, time of day, and L(sub s) have been replaced by input data tables from NASA Ames Mars General Circulation Model (MGCM) for the surface through 80-km altitude and the University of Arizona Mars Thermospheric General Circulation Model (MTGCM) for 80 to 170 km. A modified Stewart thermospheric model is still used for higher altitudes and for dependence on solar activity. "Climate factors" to tune for agreement with GCM data are no longer needed. Adjustment of exospheric temperature is still an option. Consistent with observations from Mars Global Surveyor, a new longitude-dependent wave model is included with user input to specify waves having 1 to 3 wavelengths around the planet. A simplified perturbation model has been substituted for the earlier one. An input switch allows users to select either East or West longitude positive. This memorandum includes instructions on obtaining Mars-GRAM source code and data files and for running the program. It also provides sample input and output and an example for incorporating Mars-GRAM as an atmospheric subroutine in a trajectory code.Justus, C. G. and James, B. F.Marshall Space Flight CenterATMOSPHERIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS; MARS ATMOSPHERE; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TEMPERATURE; PRESSURE; DENSITY (MASS/VOLUME); WIND (METEOROLOGY); PARAMETERIZATION; LONGITUDE; TRAJECTORIES; THERMOSPHERE; TABLES (DATA); SUBROUTINES; SOLAR ACTIVITY; PERTURBATION; EXOSPHERE; ATMOSPHERIC MODELS; ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION

Planetary Atmospheres

Planetary Atmospheres
Author: COSPAR. Scientific Commission C. C3.1 Symposium
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2002
Genre: Planets
ISBN:

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1228
Release: 1978
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index

Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2001 Version (Mars-Gram 2001)

Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2001 Version (Mars-Gram 2001)
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720620143

This document presents Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2001 Version (Mars-GRAM 2001) and its new features. As with the previous version (mars-2000), all parameterizations fro temperature, pressure, density, and winds versus height, latitude, longitude, time of day, and season (Ls) use input data tables from NASA Ames Mars General Circulation Model (MGCM) for the surface through 80-km altitude and the University of Arizona Mars Thermospheric General Circulation Model (MTGCM) for 80 to 70 km. Mars-GRAM 2001 is based on topography from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) and includes new MGCM data at the topographic surface. A new auxiliary program allows Mars-GRAM output to be used to compute shortwave (solar) and longwave (thermal) radiation at the surface and top of atmosphere. This memorandum includes instructions on obtaining Mars-GRAN source code and data files and for running the program. It also provides sample input and output and an example for incorporating Mars-GRAM as an atmospheric subroutine in a trajectory code.Justus, C. G. and Johnson, D. L.Marshall Space Flight CenterMARS ATMOSPHERE; ATMOSPHERIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS; MARS SURFACE; PARAMETERIZATION; ATMOSPHERIC MODELS; ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION; TOPOGRAPHY; THERMOSPHERE; LONG WAVE RADIATION; TRAJECTORIES