A Possible Mechanism of Superrotation of the Atmosphere of Venus

Solar System Research

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 249-260

  Izakov, M N ^a  

^a Russian Academy of Sciences   (Russian Federation)

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EID: 0035645550     PISSN: 00380946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1010540016169     Document Type: Article

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