Miss Emily Ball
MMath
Current positions
Research Associate
School of Geographical Sciences
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Research interests
My research focuses on understanding the driving mechanisms of polar vortices in 'unusual' climates, using Mars’ annular polar vortex as a primary example. I use the modelling framework Isca to explore the impact of changing planetary parameters and radiative forcing on polar vortices, and I am also using Martian reanalysis data to explore the variability in the vortex. I'm also interested in polar vortices and atmospheric circulation on exoplanets - using a combination of theory and modelling to develop our understanding.
Publications
Recent publications
09/11/2023The Importance of Isentropic Mixing in the Formation of the Martian Polar Layered Deposits
The Planetary Science Journal
The Roles of Latent Heating and Dust in the Structure and Variability of the Northern Martian Polar Vortex
Planetary Science Journal
Polar vortices in planetary atmospheres
Reviews of Geophysics
Thesis
The dynamics of polar vortices and jets on Mars and beyond
Supervisors
Award date
03/10/2023