Simulating the cloudy atmospheres of HD 209458 b and HD 189733 b with the 3D Met Office Unified Model

• Published in: Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) Vol. 615; p. A97
• Main Authors: Lines, S., Mayne, N. J., Boutle, I. A., Manners, J., Lee, G. K. H., Helling, Ch, Drummond, B., Amundsen, D. S., Goyal, J., Acreman, D. M., Tremblin, P., Kerslake, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg EDP Sciences 01.07.2018
• Subjects: Advection; Atmosphere; Banded structure; Cloud cover; Clouds; Computer simulation; Condensation; Feedback; Fluxes; hydrodynamics; methods: numerical; planets and satellites: atmospheres; planets and satellites: gaseous planets; Radiative transfer; Scattering; Seeds; Silicates; Thermal emission; Three dimensional models; Upper atmosphere

Aims. To understand and compare the 3D atmospheric structure of HD 209458 b and HD 189733 b, focusing on the formation and distribution of cloud particles, as well as their feedback on the dynamics and thermal profile. Methods. We coupled the 3D Met Office Unified Model (UM), including detailed trea...