Seasonal Variations Of Orographic Clouds On Mars With Mro/Marci
Observations And The Lmd Mars Global Climate Model
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M. Fernandoa,B , Michael J. Wolffc,A And François Forgetd
For Atmospheric And Space Physics, Boulder, Co 80303, Usa
B Space And Planetary Science Center, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, Uae
C Space Science Institution, Boulder, Co 80301, Usa
D Laboratoire De Météorologie Dynamique/Ipsl, Sorbonne Université, Ens,
Psl Research University, Ecole Polytechnique, Cnrs, Paris, France
A Laboratory

Abstract
The Formation Of Water Ice Clouds Can Significantly Influence The Martian Climate, Although The Martian Atmosphere Contains Low
Water Vapor Concentrations Compared To Terrestrial Levels. The Lower Martian Atmosphere
Exhibits Three Types Of Global Water Ice Cloud
Systems: Aphelion Cloud Belt (Acb), Polar
Hoods (Phs) And Orographic Clouds. These
Clouds Are Associated With Topography, Solar
Heating, Global Atmospheric Circulation, Wave