N. Iro and L. D. Deming 2010 ApJ 712 218 doi:10.1088/0004-637X/712/1/218
N. Iro1 and L. D. Deming
Show affiliationsWe present a time-dependent radiative model for the atmosphere of extrasolar planets that takes into account the eccentricity of their orbit. In addition to the modulation of stellar irradiation by the varying planet-star distance, the pseudo-synchronous rotation of the planets may play a significant role. We include both of these time-dependent effects when modeling the planetary thermal structure. We investigate the thermal structure and spectral characteristics for time-dependent stellar heating for two highly eccentric planets. Finally, we discuss observational aspects for those planets suitable for Spitzer measurements and investigate the role of the rotation rate.
planets and satellites: individual (HD 80606b, HD 17156b); radiative transfer
Issue 1 (2010 March 20)
Received 2009 February 26, accepted for publication 2010 January 7
Published 2010 February 26
N. Iro and L. D. Deming 2010 ApJ 712 218
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