Convection driven zonal flows and vortices in the major planets

摘要: The dynamical properties of convection in rotating cylindrical annuli and spherical shells are reviewed. Simple theoretical models experimental simulations planetary through the use centrifugal force laboratory emphasized. model columnar a annulus not only serves as guide to sphere; it also is interest basic physical system that exhibits several their most simple form. generation zonal mean flows discussed some detail examples recent numerical computations presented. exploration parameter space for yet complete spheres still beginning phase. Quantitative comparisons with observations dynamics atmospheres will have await consideration effects magnetic fields deviations from Boussinesq approximation.