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Bougher et al. 1988
Bougher, S.W., Dickinson, R.E., Robel, R.G. and Ridley, E.C. (1988). Mars thermospheric general circulation model: calculations for the arrival of Phobos at Mars. Geophysical Research Letters 15: doi: 10.1029/88GL04063. issn: 0094-8276.

The NCAR thermospheric general circulation model (TGCM) for the Earth's thermosphere has been modified to examine the three-dimensional structure and circulation of the upper mesosphere and thermosphere of Mars (MTGCM). The computational framework and major processes unique to a CO2 thermosphere are similar to those utilized in a recent Venus TGCM. Mean orbital, seasonal, and solar conditions are specified. An Equinox version of the MTGCM is used to predict the Mars solar driven global circulation and structure for a non-dusty (quiet) lower atmosphere at the time of arrival of the two Phobos spacecraft. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1988

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Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Ionospheres
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