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<p>This study considers solid planets at about 300 K and an inert atmosphere having no interaction with associated radiation. Processes considered include transfer of energy from the surface <italic>skin</italic> to underlying layers depending on thermal properties. Temperatures of the surface depend on the rates of transfer of energy between soil layers. The atmosphere is warmed at base by contact with the surface, convection and turbulence distributing higher temperatures through the air. Comparisons between theoretical and measured temperatures show a close similarity. Mean planetary temperatures are calculated, depending on thermal parameters and the intensity of light/radiation from the particular solar system.</p>
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This study considers solid planets at about 300 K and an inert atmosphere having no interaction with associated radiation. Processes considered include transfer of energy from the surface skin to underlying layers depending on thermal properties. Temperatures of the surface depend on the rates of transfer of energy between soil layers. The atmosphere is warmed at base by contact with the surface, convection and turbulence distributing higher temperatures through the air. Comparisons between theoretical and measured temperatures show a close similarity. Mean planetary temperatures are calculated, depending on thermal parameters and the intensity of light/radiation from the particular solar system.

Planetary Temperatures in the Presence of an Inert, Nonradiative Atmosphere

James Cook University of North Queensland

Quaestiones Geographicae

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This study considers solid planets at about 300 K and an inert atmosphere having no interaction with associated radiation. Processes considered include...

Planetary Temperatures in the Presence of an Inert, Nonradiative Atmosphere

Published Online: Sep 06, 2020

Page range: 69 - 85

Received: Feb 07, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0024

Keywords
planet, inert atmosphere, temperatures, capacity/conductivity, soil, air

© 2020 John Leslie Nicol, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Public License.

Planetary Temperatures in the Presence of an Inert, Nonradiative Atmosphere

Published Online: Sep 06, 2020

Page range: 69 - 85

Received: Feb 07, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0024

Keywordsplanet, inert atmosphere, temperatures, capacity/conductivity, soil, air

© 2020 John Leslie Nicol, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Public License.

Keywords
planet, inert atmosphere, temperatures, capacity/conductivity, soil, air