Scientists discovered mysterious patterns in the clouds of Venus. The findings provide new information about the climate and brutal conditions on the planet closest to the Sun.
Based on computer modeling, the research team suspected that the air movement on Venus was caused by the same flow of polar jets as on Earth. It may be responsible for deviations that occur.
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The pattern can be seen thanks to the infrared scanning technology on the Akatsuki spacecraft. It is able to 'peek' under the thick clouds of sulfuric acid as high as 45-70 kilometers that usually cover Venus from our telescope view.
"For the first time we have successfully reproduced a streak pattern structure that developed strongly in the Venus atmosphere," explained the researchers.
Although Venus and Earth have the same size, gravitational pull, and possibly the effects of polar jet streams, their atmospheres are very different. In Venus, there is poisonous air, sulfuric acid rain, and very hot temperatures. That's what makes landing a spacecraft on the planet so difficult.
However, the discovery of these mysterious patterns can tell a lot more about what is happening in the atmosphere of Venus as a whole.
Scientists use sophisticated computer modeling to match patterns in the cloud and test data. The results show that differences in air temperature and pressure, as well as strong rotational winds, are responsible for the never-before-seen streak patterns on Venus - including on Earth. Making it a very unique planet.
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Venus is still an interesting subject of study for astronomers to study. Either to find out the surface terrain or map the 'chaotic' winds that appear when the Sun sets.
One day, we may be able to get a more accurate reading of what happened on Venus. The way that can be done is to make a tool that can withstand temperatures of 460 degrees Celsius.

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