Gravito-Inertial Instability and Vortex Depth in Giant-Planet Atmospheres

Date:

June 2024 - present

Advisor: Tao Cai and Jun Yang

Research Project, Peking University and Macau University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China and Macau, China

Manuscript under review at Geophysical Research Letters.

  • Analyzed the stability of planetary polar vortices by conducting 3D simulations and linear stability analysis to identify critical conditions leading to vortex splitting
  • Exploring the relationship between vortex instability and atmospheric parameters, with plans to extend the analysis to include various boundary conditions and flow fields