A time-dependent radiative model for the atmosphere of the eccentric exoplanets
Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
2010-02-24 v2
Abstract
We present a time-dependent radiative model for the atmosphere of extrasolar planets that takes into account the eccentricity of their orbit. In addition to the modulation of stellar irradiation by the varying planet-star distance, the pseudo-synchronous rotation of the planets may play a significant role. We include both of these time-dependent effects when modeling the planetary thermal structure. We investigate the thermal structure, and spectral characteristics for time-dependent stellar heating for two highly eccentric planets. Finally, we discuss observational aspects for those planets suitable for Spitzer measurements, and investigate the role of the rotation rate.
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@article{arxiv.1001.1171,
title = {A time-dependent radiative model for the atmosphere of the eccentric exoplanets},
author = {N. Iro L. D. Deming},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1001.1171},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal (In Press)