Date: Monday 14-Feburary-2022
Time: 11:15-12:15
Location: ATL 1250
Speaker: Mark Hammond (Oxford)
Title: Understanding Rocky Planet Atmospheric Circulation with Phase Curves and Climate Models
Abstract: Thermal phase curves provide an opportunity to study the global atmospheric circulation of exoplanets. Many questions remain about the nature of this circulation and how to infer its properties from phase curves, which are highly degenerate functions of many planetary properties. I will discuss the past successes of studies of gaseous planet circulation with phase curves, and the additional challenges posed by rocky planets. I will talk about the use of analytic models, numerical simulations, and novel machine learning methods to turn a single time-series observation into an understanding of a fully 3D atmosphere, focusing on opportunities with JWST to study hot tidally locked rocky exoplanets like K2-141b.
For further information contact PALS coordinator Tad Komacek at tkomacek@umd.edu.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.
