This discussion focuses on the energy radiated by Jupiter and the energy it receives from the Sun. Participants highlight the importance of using the Stefan-Boltzmann law and understanding Jupiter's infrared albedo for accurate calculations. They emphasize that while one can estimate energy absorption by scaling solar intensity from Earth, the results will only provide a rough approximation due to temperature variations across the planet. For precise data, searching for "Jupiter energy balance" yields numerous scholarly articles.
PREREQUISITESAstronomers, astrophysicists, and students studying planetary science who are interested in understanding Jupiter's energy dynamics and thermal properties.
Did you find its surface temperature and the Stefan-Boltzmann law? Jupiter is not a black body, but its (infrared) albedo should be listed somewhere as well.Ans said:I tried to find it, but not found.
You can take the solar intensity at Earth and scale it to the distance and size of Jupiter - again with the (visible) albedo to get the absorbed fraction.Ans said:And how much energy it receive from Sun?
I know it can be done. However, such result would not be precise, because some area have lower temperature, because of night or hurricanes, some area with higher temperatues. So I guess such approach can give only order of magnitude estimation.mfb said:Did you find its surface temperature and the Stefan-Boltzmann law? Jupiter is not a black body, but its (infrared) albedo should be listed somewhere as well.
I did it before start post, and even calculated it in mind, without calculator :)mfb said:You can take the solar intensity at Earth and scale it to the distance and size of Jupiter - again with the (visible) albedo to get the absorbed fraction.