DYNAMIC INTERPLAY: INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND ROTATION ON JUPITER'S GREAT RED SPOT.

Abstract

The atmosphere of Jupiter, with its unique chemical composition and complex dynamics, stands in stark contrast to Earth's atmosphere. Jupiter's atmosphere is characterized by the presence of trace impurities such as CH4, NH3, H2S, PH3, and C2H6 in minuscule quantities. Moreover, the visible disk of Jupiter exhibits intricate and dynamic features, including zonal circulation patterns and uneven latitudinal distribution of horizontal wind velocities within its atmosphere. Notably, Jupiter's atmosphere harbors a robust equatorial acceleration, encompassing latitudes ranging from -15 to +15, with distinct features at latitudes of -7 and +7, coexisting with a more sluggish flow at the equator. Another intriguing aspect is the presence of a formidable jet stream at a latitude of 25, symmetrically positioned relative to the Great Red Spot (GRS) at a latitude of -20, a celestial phenomenon that has captivated observers for over 350 years. Discussions regarding the nature of the Great Red Spot persisted until 1979 when the Voyager 1 spacecraft transmitted its first detailed images to Earth, conclusively confirming that the Great Red Spot is a long-lived atmospheric storm on Jupiter.