3 papers
physics.ao-ph2026
Water vapor buoyancy and the African easterly jet
Heng Quan, Da Yang, William Boos +4
The African easterly jet (AEJ) is a prominent circulation feature in the tropical atmosphere. It transports mineral dust and generates easterly waves that serve as seeds for hurric…
astro-ph.EP2025
Nonuniform Water Distribution in Jupiter's Mid Latitudes: Influence of Precipitation and Planetary Rotation
Huazhi Ge, Cheng Li, Xi Zhang +2
Knowing the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere is crucial for constraining Jupiter's bulk metallicity and formation history. Yet, constraining Jupiter's atmospheric water abundanc…
astro-ph.EP2025
Tempests in the Troposphere: Mapping the Impact of Giant Storms on Jupiter's Deep Atmosphere
Chris Moeckel, Huazhi Ge, Imke de Pater
Storms are emerging as key drivers in shaping hydrogen-dominated atmospheres. Trace gas condensation can suppress convection and disrupt the distribution of energy and material in…