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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Scientists unlock secrets of Martian weather systems
1 2 Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: Researchers from NIT Rourkela, in collaboration with scientists from UAE University and Sun Yat-sen University in China, provided new insights into the complex atmospheric phenomena of Mars through a comprehensive study spanning two decades with data collated from multiple Mars missions. The research, published in the journal New Astronomy Reviews, examines three crucial elements of Martian weather — dust devils, large-scale dust storms, and water-ice clouds. The study was co-authored by professor Jagabandhu Panda and research scholar Anirban Mandal from NIT Rourkela's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, along with international collaborators. The team analysed data from various Mars missions, including India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM), to understand how dust and water-ice interact to influence the planet's climate and temperature. Their findings revealed that dust devils, which are small spinning columns of air, are more prevalent during summer in the northern hemisphere and play a vital role in keeping dust suspended in the atmosphere. "Advancing weather prediction on Mars is not just a scientific pursuit; it's crucial for ensuring the success of future missions and understanding the planet's habitability," said Panda. He emphasised the need for more ISRO missions to Mars and increased investment in university research to further advance scientific understanding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 300만원 가상화폐 투자금 있다면 '이렇게'해라. 나우투자그룹 더 알아보기 Undo The research also sheds light on Mars' notorious dust storms, which can escalate to cover entire regions or even the whole planet. These storms operate in a feedback loop where sunlight heats the dust, warming the atmosphere and strengthening winds, which in turn lifts more dust into the air. The study's findings are particularly significant as they could help protect future spacecraft and support astronaut missions to Mars. "By tracking seasonal changes and their impact on dust and cloud formation, researchers refined our understanding of the Martian climate system, potentially enabling more accurate weather predictions on the Red Planet," Panda said. A significant focus of the study was on Mars' water-ice clouds, which form in two distinct types — the aphelion cloud belt during summers when Mars is farthest from the Sun, and the polar hood clouds that form during winter. These delicate, wispy formations are particularly visible near the equator, around massive volcanoes like Olympus Mons, and in polar regions.
Time of India
a day ago
- Science
- Time of India
NIT research to improve weather prediction on Mars for better robotic, human mission planning
Researchers from NIT Rourkela and Sun Yat-sen University analysed over 20 years of Mars mission data to study how dust storms, dust devils, and water ice clouds shape the Martian climate. Their findings, published in New Astronomy Reviews, are expected to aid future human missions and deepen understanding of Mars' atmospheric dynamics. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Researchers from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela and Sun Yat-sen University in China have examined how spinning dust devils, powerful dust storms and widespread water ice clouds can influence the atmosphere on examining information from more than 20 years of data collected by multiple Mars missions, including India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM), the team has studied how dust and water ice interact to shape the planet's climate and findings of this research have been published in the prestigious journal, New Astronomy to Jagabandhu Panda, professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NIT Rourkela, understanding these processes will also help in preparing for human exploration missions."Mars, also known as the red planet, is home to some of the most dramatic weather systems in the solar system. Dust raised by local and regional storms can travel far and disturb wind patterns resulting in change of temperatures, and in some cases, reshape the Martian atmosphere in dramatic ways," he said."Knowing how Martian weather works can help protect spacecraft, support future astronauts, and improve our understanding of whether Mars may once have supported life," he explained that advancing the weather prediction on Mars is not just a scientific pursuit, it is the cornerstone of ensuring that future missions can sustain there and realise the past and future habitability of the red imaging data of more than 20 years, the researchers have traced how changing season on Mars evolve the dust and clouds formation and movement."These findings refine the human knowledge and understanding of Mars' climate system and may be useful for predicting future weather on the planet. As more missions head to the Red Planet, long-term studies like this one offer essential clues about its ever-changing skies," he said.
The Print
a day ago
- Science
- The Print
NIT research to improve weather prediction on Mars for better robotic, human mission planning
The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious journal, New Astronomy Reviews. By examining information from more than 20 years of data collected by multiple Mars missions, including India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM), the team has studied how dust and water ice interact to shape the planet's climate and temperature. New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Researchers from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela and Sun Yat-sen University in China have examined how spinning dust devils, powerful dust storms and widespread water ice clouds can influence the atmosphere on Mars. According to Jagabandhu Panda, professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NIT Rourkela, understanding these processes will also help in preparing for human exploration missions. 'Mars, also known as the red planet, is home to some of the most dramatic weather systems in the solar system. Dust raised by local and regional storms can travel far and disturb wind patterns resulting in change of temperatures, and in some cases, reshape the Martian atmosphere in dramatic ways,' he said. 'Knowing how Martian weather works can help protect spacecraft, support future astronauts, and improve our understanding of whether Mars may once have supported life,' he added. Panda explained that advancing the weather prediction on Mars is not just a scientific pursuit, it is the cornerstone of ensuring that future missions can sustain there and realise the past and future habitability of the red planet. Using imaging data of more than 20 years, the researchers have traced how changing season on Mars evolve the dust and clouds formation and movement. 'These findings refine the human knowledge and understanding of Mars' climate system and may be useful for predicting future weather on the planet. As more missions head to the Red Planet, long-term studies like this one offer essential clues about its ever-changing skies,' he said. PTI GJS GJS MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Today
a day ago
- Science
- India Today
Mars weather forecasting gets smarter with NIT Rourkela's 20-year study
A new international study led by researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is helping unravel the complexities of Martian weather, offering valuable inputs that could shape future human and robotic missions to the red collaboration with scientists from UAE University and Sun Yat-sen University in China, the research team has meticulously analysed over two decades of satellite data, including inputs from India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM). Their findings focus on how atmospheric elements such as dust devils, massive dust storms, and seasonal water-ice clouds influence Mars' climate and in the New Astronomy Reviews journal (impact factor: 26.8), the study is co-authored by Professor Jagabandhu Panda and research scholar Anirban Mandal from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NIT Rourkela. The paper also features contributions from Dr Bijay Kumar Guha and Dr. Claus Gebhardt of UAE University's National Space Science and Technology Center, and Dr Zhaopeng Wu, now with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 'Mars may appear dry and desolate, but its weather systems are incredibly dynamic,' said Professor Panda. 'Understanding these can be critical in supporting long-term robotic exploration and ensuring the safety and success of future human missions.' advertisement THE RESEARCH ZEROES IN OR THREE MAJOR PHENOMENADust Devils: These mini-tornadoes are more prevalent during the Martian summer, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. Though relatively small in size, they can lift and circulate dust particles, impacting surface visibility and atmospheric Dust Storms: Occasionally, Mars is engulfed in dust storms that can span entire regions or even the whole planet. These storms arise when sunlight heats dust particles, warming the atmosphere and intensifying wind patterns—leading to a feedback loop of dust lifting and atmospheric Clouds: Thin, high-altitude clouds made of frozen water vapour form in various parts of Mars, including around tall volcanoes like Olympus Mons and near the poles. Two key types are observed—the aphelion cloud belt during Mars' summer when it's farthest from the Sun, and the polar hood during winter. Their development is strongly influenced by seasonal shifts and atmospheric dust tracing long-term seasonal changes, the researchers mapped how dust and clouds evolve throughout the Martian year. The data not only refine current weather prediction models but also open avenues to assess Mars' historical potential to support life.'Advancing weather forecasting on Mars is foundational to both protecting technology and exploring the planet's past habitability,' added Prof. Panda. 'I hope ISRO continues to explore Mars and strengthens university-led research through increased funding and missions.'advertisementAs more international missions gear up for Mars exploration, long-duration studies like this one are expected to play a crucial role in mission design, landing site safety, and life-support this breakthrough, NIT Rourkela and its global partners are one step closer to decoding Mars' complex climate—and paving the way for humanity's journey into deep space.- Ends
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Doha Desertification Combat Project first phase a grand success, says MoM
The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Doha Municipality, announced the success of the first phase of its project to combat desertification and improve the urban landscape as part of the 'Let's Make it More Beautiful' campaign that was launched in early 2025. The campaign coincided with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The ministry said the campaign aims to reduce desert areas within Doha by planting vegetation in urban areas, in line with sustainable development goals, particularly those related to combating desertification. The first phase saw the planting of more than 110,000 seedlings of wind and arid climate resistant plants across a 15,000-meter-long stretch in strategic locations.(QNA) page 2
