I plan to discuss two topics that I have been working on:<\/p>\n
(1)\u00a0\u00a0 For Jupiter-like planets, the question of how cyclones and anticyclones (like the GRS and white ovals) are formed is not settled. I discuss computer simulations showing that both kinds of vortices can appear spontaneously in a rotating convection zone, much like the regions below the weather layers of Jupiter and Saturn.\u00a0\u00a0 These vortices are long-lived, and there is no need to prescribe an artificial shear to create and maintain them.<\/p>\n
(2)\u00a0\u00a0 The Chinese lunar orbiters Chang\u2019E 1 and 2 have obtained best available sets of microwave data on the moon so far. However, the two sets of data are off by 10 \u2013 20 K, thus creating puzzle and doubts.\u00a0 A correction method based on taking account of possible contamination of the low temperature calibration antennas by radiation from the lunar surface is discussed.\u00a0 The disagreement can be reduced by a large factor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I plan to discuss two topics that I have been working on: (1)\u00a0\u00a0 For Jupiter-like planets, the question of how cyclones and anticyclones (like the GRS and white ovals) are formed is not settled. I discuss computer simulations showing that both kinds of vortices can appear spontaneously in a rotating convection zone, much like the … <\/p>\n