Sensitivity analysis of a Martian atmospheric column model with data from the Mars Science Laboratory

Author:

Leino JoonasORCID,Harri Ari-MattiORCID,Paton Mark,Polkko Jouni,Hieta MariaORCID,Savijärvi Hannu

Abstract

Abstract. An extensive sensitivity analysis was performed for a horizontally homogeneous and hydrostatic 1-D column model at the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) location. Model experiments were compared with observations from the Curiosity Rover Environmental Monitoring Station humidity (REMS-H) device and ChemCam. Based on our earlier column model investigations, model surface temperature and pressure, dust optical depth (τ), and column precipitable water content (PWC) were the parameters that we investigated with our sensitivity analysis. Our analysis suggests that the most sensitive parameters for the column model temperature profile are τ and surface temperature. The initial value of PWC does not affect the temperature profile of the model, but it is the most important parameter for the humidity profile. The fixed value of τ also seems to have some effect on the humidity profile of the model. Based on our analysis, variations in surface pressure initialization are negligible for the model's temperature and almost negligible for the model's humidity predictions. The model simulations are generally in good agreement with the observations. Our additional model experiments with a different shape of the model's initial humidity profile yielded better results compared to the well-mixed assumption in the predicted water vapor volume mixing ratios at 1.6 m.

Funder

Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia

Publisher

Copernicus GmbH

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