3 papers
astro-ph2002
Clouds and Clearings in the Atmospheres of the L and T Dwarfs
M. S. Marley, A. Ackerman, A. J. Burgasser +3
A sophisticated approach to condensate opacity is required to properly model the atmospheres of L and T dwarfs. Here we review different models for the treatment of condensates in…
astro-ph2001
L-dwarf variability: Magnetic star spots or non-uniform clouds?
Christopher R. Gelino, Mark S. Marley, Jon A. Holtzman +2
The recent discovery of photometric variations in L dwarfs has opened a discussion on the cause of the variations. We argue against the existence of magnetic spots in these atmosph…
astro-ph2001
The Role of Clouds in Brown Dwarf and Extrasolar Giant Planet Atmospheres
M. S. Marley, A. S. Ackerman
Clouds and hazes are important throughout our solar system and in the atmospheres of brown dwarfs and extrasolar giant planets. Among the brown dwarfs, clouds control the colors an…