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[en] An improved three dimensional spectral model of the thermosphere of Venus is described. The model solves the Navier-Stokes equations and includes nonlinear effects for an arbitrary number of atmospheric species. A two dimensional axisymmetric model of the superrotation of the thermosphere is also presented. This model addresses the Pioneer-Venus mission finding, which suggested the thermospheric rotation rate to be much higher than that of the planet as seen from the asymmetric distribution of hydrogen and helium. Both models include the effects of an anisotropic eddy diffusion that is consistent with atmospheric mixing length theory
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Mayr, H.G.; Miller, N.J.; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Greenbelt, MD (USA). Goddard Space Flight Center; vp; Jun 1986; vp; Thermosphere dynamics workshop; Beltsville, MD (USA); 3 Oct 1984; Available from NTIS, PC A20/MF A01
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