A simplified model for deriving planetary surface temperatures as a function of atmospheric chemical composition

A. Henderson-Sellers; A. J. Meadows

doi:10.1016/0032-0633(79)90080-1

A simplified model for deriving planetary surface temperatures as a function of atmospheric chemical composition

A. Henderson-Sellers^*, A. J. Meadows

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The surface temperature of a planet with an atmosphere depends, amongst other factors, on the atmospheric chemical composition and surface pressure. However, the detailed calculation of surface temperature variations as a function of atmospheric composition is extremely complex. We therefore present in this paper a simplified model which can be used to follow surface temperature changes over periods up to the lifetime of the solar system. We apply this model to a number of chemical constituents of interest in studying the evolution of planetary atmospheres (with special reference to the Earth).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1095-1099
Number of pages	5
Journal	Planetary and Space Science
Volume	27
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-0633(79)90080-1
Publication status	Published - 1979
Externally published	Yes

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A simplified model for deriving planetary surface temperatures as a function of atmospheric chemical composition

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