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Mars global reference atmospheric model 2000 version (mars-gram 2000): users guide
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | James, B. F. Justus, C. G. |
| Copyright Year | 2000 |
| Description | This report presents Mars Global Reference Atmospheric Model 2000 Version (Mars-GRAM 2000) and its new features. All parameterizations for temperature, pressure, density, and winds versus height, latitude, longitude, time of day, and L(sub s) have been replaced by input data tables from NASA Ames Mars General Circulation Model (MGCM) for the surface through 80-km altitude and the University of Arizona Mars Thermospheric General Circulation Model (MTGCM) for 80 to 170 km. A modified Stewart thermospheric model is still used for higher altitudes and for dependence on solar activity. "Climate factors" to tune for agreement with GCM data are no longer needed. Adjustment of exospheric temperature is still an option. Consistent with observations from Mars Global Surveyor, a new longitude-dependent wave model is included with user input to specify waves having 1 to 3 wavelengths around the planet. A simplified perturbation model has been substituted for the earlier one. An input switch allows users to select either East or West longitude positive. This memorandum includes instructions on obtaining Mars-GRAM source code and data files and for running the program. It also provides sample input and output and an example for incorporating Mars-GRAM as an atmospheric subroutine in a trajectory code. |
| File Size | 2280197 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2000-05-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance Density Mass/volume Atmospheric Circulation Temperature Thermosphere Exosphere Atmospheric Models Trajectories Mars Atmosphere Perturbation Parameterization Longitude Pressure Tables Data Solar Activity Atmospheric General Circulation Models Subroutines Mathematical Models Wind Meteorology Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |