The formation and evolution of Titan's winter polar vortex.
Saturn's largest moon Titan has a substantial nitrogen-methane atmosphere, with strong seasonal effects, including formation of winter polar vortices. Following Titan's 2009 northern spring equinox, peak solar heating moved to the northern hemisphere, initiating south-polar subsidence and...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017
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