Definition of «polar atmosphere»

The term "polar atmosphere" refers to the layer of gases that surround a planet or other celestial body, and is found at higher latitudes. It includes components such as ozone, water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen, and argon. The polar atmosphere plays an important role in regulating temperature on the surface of the planet by trapping heat through a greenhouse effect. Additionally, it can affect weather patterns and climate conditions.

Sentences with «polar atmosphere»

Titan shows us its active polar atmosphere with the north polar hood and south polar vortex both on display in this image captured by the Cassini spacecraft. (sciencedaily.com)
A six - sided shape appears during a lab experiment to simulate Saturn's north polar atmosphere. (sciencemag.org)
The images at right of Earth's aurora borealis — the shimmering lights created by particles of solar wind crashing into the polar atmosphere — were taken on April 9 by the UltraViolet Imager, an instrument on board nasa's polar satellite. (discovermagazine.com)
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