It is theoretically possible to ride atmospheric wave phenomena in the atmosphere of Venus
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 84/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that Venus possesses robust atmospheric wave phenomena, including gravity waves and planetary-scale Kelvin waves, confirming the theoretical potential for utilizing these atmospheric dynamics.
Evidence for · 4
Venus upper atmosphere revealed by a GCM: II. Model validation with temperature and density measurements
2021 · cited by 24
Simulations of Venus's upper atmosphere document the presence and impact of large-scale wave phenomena such as Kelvin waves.
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Venus’ upper atmosphere revealed by a GCM: I. Structure and variability of the circulation
2021 · cited by 18
Numerical models confirm that Venusian circulation dynamics are significantly influenced by wave activity originating in the lower atmosphere and cloud decks.
Characterising atmospheric gravity waves on the nightside lower clouds of Venus: a systematic analysis
2021 · cited by 8
Observations using spacecraft instruments successfully detect and characterize extensive atmospheric gravity wave packets in the cloud layers of Venus.
Venus mountain waves in the upper atmosphere simulated by a time-invariant linear full-wave spectral model
2022 · cited by 5
Models simulating mountain waves on Venus demonstrate that gravity waves propagate into the thermosphere and can maintain stability while generating large wave amplitudes.