Collaborative Research: Understanding the Atmospheres of Young Planets

这项工作是一个合作项目的一部分，该项目旨在收集系外行星的直接成像数据，然后建立大气模型。这项工作的重点是冷巨行星，这是预计第一次用这些技术检测到的类型（由于它们与主星的轨道距离更大）。他们将使用从直接成像调查中收集的数据来测试大气模型，并在计算中包括云、垂直混合、非太阳丰度和非局部化学平衡效应。这个项目还包括通过洛厄尔天文台和美国自然历史博物馆进行公众宣传，这两个博物馆将开发和展示有关行星直接成像的科学结果的在线和现场节目。他们还将培养本科生和研究生进行研究。

This work is part of a collaborative project to collect direct imaging data of exoplanets and then model the atmospheres. This work focuses on cool giant planets, which are the type expected to be first detected with these techniques (due to their larger orbital distances from the host star). They will use data collected from direct imaging surveys to test models of the atmospheres, and include clouds, vertical mixing, non-solar abundances, and non-local chemical equilibrium effects in their calculations. This project will also involve public outreach through Lowell Observatory and the American Museum of Natural History, which will develop and present online and in-person programs on the scientific results from direct imaging of planets. They will also train undergraduate and graduate students in research.