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Lightning on jupiter: rate, energetics, and effects.

J S Lewis

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |December 19, 1980
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    Area of Science:

    • Planetary Science
    • Atmospheric Physics
    • Astrobiology

    Background:

    • Understanding lightning on Jupiter is key to atmospheric dynamics.
    • Previous estimates of Jovian lightning rates varied.
    • The role of lightning in prebiotic chemistry is debated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the stroke rate of lightning on Jupiter.
    • To compare the efficiency of lightning energy conversion on Jupiter versus Earth.
    • To assess the contribution of lightning to organic molecule synthesis on Jupiter.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of optical and radio-frequency data from Voyager spacecraft.
    • Comparison of Jovian lightning stroke rates with terrestrial values.
    • Modeling of energy conversion efficiency for Jovian lightning.

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    Main Results:

    • Voyager data indicate a significantly lower lightning stroke rate on Jupiter than on Earth.
    • The efficiency of converting atmospheric energy into lightning on Jupiter is estimated to be around 10(-7), far below Earth's 10(-4).
    • Lightning's contribution to complex organic molecule production on Jupiter is negligible.

    Conclusions:

    • Jovian lightning is less frequent and less efficient than terrestrial lightning.
    • Photochemical processes, not lightning, are the primary drivers for forming colored solids in Jupiter's atmosphere.
    • Lightning plays a minimal role in prebiotic chemistry on Jupiter.