Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram) Version 3.8

Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram) Version 3.8
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-06-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720619970

Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-GRAM) Version 3.8 is presented and its new features are discussed. Mars-GRAM uses new values of planetary reference ellipsoid radii, gravity term, and rotation rate (consistent with current JPL values) and includes centrifugal effects on gravity. The model now uses NASA Ames Global Circulation Model low resolution topography. Curvature corrections are applied to winds and limits based on speed of sound are applied. Altitude of the F1 ionization peak and density scale height, including effects of change of molecular weight with altitude are computed. A check is performed to disallow temperatures below CO2 sublimination. This memorandum includes instructions on obtaining Mars-GRAM source code and data files and running the program. Sample input and output are provided. An example of incorporating Mars-GRAM as an atmospheric subroutine in a trajectory code is also given.Justus, C. G. and James, B. F.Marshall Space Flight CenterMARS (PLANET); MARS ATMOSPHERE; ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE; ATMOSPHERIC MODELS; ATMOSPHERIC DENSITY; SUBROUTINES; USER MANUALS (COMPUTER PROGRAMS); COMPUTER AIDED TOMOGRAPHY; TOPOGRAPHY

Extreme Space Weather

Extreme Space Weather
Author: Ryuho Kataoka
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128225386

Extreme Space Weather not only allows readers to learn the basics of complex space weather phenomena and future directions for research in space physics and extreme space events. The book begins with a brief overview of space weather, including sunspot cycles, solar winds and geomagnetic fields. From there, the book moves on to extreme space weather phenomena, including mass coronal ejections, solar flares and magnetic storms. The book also includes a discussion of both observed and theoretical extreme events. This book is ideal for students and researchers in geophysics and space physics departments, as well as those in hazard and disaster preparedness. - Focuses on extreme space weather and its impacts on Earth, the Moon and Mars - Includes hazard maps showing data and impacts on Earth from extreme space weather events - Presents research on both observed and theoretical extreme events

Additions to Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram)

Additions to Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram)
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729079454

Three major additions or modifications were made to the Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-GRAM): (1) in addition to the interactive version, a new batch version is available, which uses NAMELIST input, and is completely modular, so that the main driver program can easily be replaced by any calling program, such as a trajectory simulation program; (2) both the interactive and batch versions now have an option for treating local-scale dust storm effects, rather than just the global-scale dust storms in the original Mars-GRAM; and (3) the Zurek wave perturbation model was added, to simulate the effects of tidal perturbations, in addition to the random (mountain wave) perturbation model of the original Mars-GRAM. A minor modification has also been made which allows heights to go below local terrain height and return realistic pressure, density, and temperature (not the surface values) as returned by the original Mars-GRAM. This feature will allow simulations of Mars rover paths which might go into local valley areas which lie below the average height of the present, rather coarse-resolution, terrain height data used by Mars-GRAM. Sample input and output of both the interactive and batch version of Mars-GRAM are presented. Justus, C. G. Unspecified Center NAG8-877...

A Revised Thermosphere for the Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram Version 3.4)

A Revised Thermosphere for the Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-Gram Version 3.4)
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722144982

This report describes the newly-revised model thermosphere for the Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model (Mars-GRAM, Version 3.4). It also provides descriptions of other changes made to the program since publication of the programmer's guide for Mars-GRAM Version 3.34. The original Mars-GRAM model thermosphere was based on the global-mean model of Stewart. The revised thermosphere is based largely on parameterizations derived from output data from the three-dimensional Mars Thermospheric Global Circulation Model (MTGCM). The new thermospheric model includes revised dependence on the 10.7 cm solar flux for the global means of exospheric temperature, temperature of the base of the thermosphere, and scale height for the thermospheric temperature variations, as well as revised dependence on orbital position for global mean height of the base of the thermosphere. Other features of the new thermospheric model are: (1) realistic variations of temperature and density with latitude and time of day, (2) more realistic wind magnitudes, based on improved estimates of horizontal pressure gradients, and (3) allowance for user-input adjustments to the model values for mean exospheric temperature and for height and temperature at the base of the thermosphere. Other new features of Mars-GRAM 3.4 include: (1) allowance for user-input values of climatic adjustment factors for temperature profiles from the surface to 75 km, and (2) a revised method for computing the sub-solar longitude position in the 'ORBIT' subroutine. Justus, C. G. and Johnson, D. L. and James, B. F. Marshall Space Flight Center...

Advances In Geosciences (A 6-volume Set) - Volume 19: Planetary Science (Ps)

Advances In Geosciences (A 6-volume Set) - Volume 19: Planetary Science (Ps)
Author: Anil Bhardwaj
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2010-06-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814468886

This invaluable volume set of Advances in Geosciences continues the excellent tradition of the Asia-Oceania scientific community in providing the most up-to-date research results on a wide range of geosciences and environmental science. The information is vital to the understanding of the effects of climate change, extreme weathers on the most populated regions and fastest moving economies in the world. Besides, these volumes also highlight original papers from many prestigious research institutions which are doing cutting edge study in atmospheric physics, hydrological science and water resource, ocean science and coastal study, planetary exploration and solar system science, seismology, tsunamis, upper atmospheric physics and space science.

Advances in Geosciences

Advances in Geosciences
Author: Anil Bhardwaj
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2010
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9812838155

This invaluable volume set of Advances in Geosciences continues the excellent tradition of the Asia-Oceania scientific community in providing the most up-to-date research results on a wide range of geosciences and environmental science. This information will be vital to the understanding the effects of climate change, extreme weathers on the most populated region and fastest moving economies in the world. Besides reviews, these volumes contain original papers from many prestigious research institutions which are doing cutting edge study in atmospheric physics, hydrological science and water resource, ocean science and coastal study, planetary exploration and solar system science, seismology, tsunamis, upper atmospheric physics and space science.

Mars

Mars
Author: Viorel Badescu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2009-12-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642036295

th th Mars, the Red Planet, fourth planet from the Sun, forever linked with 19 and 20 Century fantasy of a bellicose, intelligent Martian civilization. The romance and excitement of that fiction remains today, even as technologically sophisticated - botic orbiters, landers, and rovers seek to unveil Mars’ secrets; but so far, they have yet to find evidence of life. The aura of excitement, though, is justified for another reason: Mars is a very special place. It is the only planetary surface in the Solar System where humans, once free from the bounds of Earth, might hope to establish habitable, self-sufficient colonies. Endowed with an insatiable drive, focused motivation, and a keen sense of - ploration and adventure, humans will undergo the extremes of physical hardship and danger to push the envelope, to do what has not yet been done. Because of their very nature, there is little doubt that humans will in fact conquer Mars. But even earth-bound extremes, such those experienced by the early polar explorers, may seem like a walk in the park compared to future experiences on Mars.