Select your language

Rocky planets may be habitable based on their 'air conditioning system'

International. The search for potentially habitable planets is often interpreted as the search for a twin of Earth. And yet, some rocky planets outside our Solar System may in fact be more promising candidates for future research. Scientists at the Catholic University of Leuven have run 165 climate simulations of exoplanets permanently facing their "sun" on one side, finding that two of the three possible climates are potentially habitable.

Most exoplanets orbit relatively small, cool stars known as red dwarfs. Only exoplanets orbiting close to their star can be hot enough to get liquid water. What's more, being close to your star also makes these potentially habitable planets relatively easy to detect and observe for research purposes.

Many of these planets orbiting close to their stars face it always on the same side. As a result, they have permanent day and night on opposite sides. However, the climate on these planets is not necessarily very harsh due to a "very efficient 'air conditioning' system that keeps surface temperatures within the habitable range."

On exoplanets with rotation periods of 12 days, a jet of eastward wind was detected in the upper layers of the atmosphere along the equator. This jet of wind interferes with atmospheric circulation on the planet, so its day side becomes too hot to be habitable. A second possible wind system is characterized by two weaker westward wind jets at high latitudes. The third climate option combines weak super-rotation with two high-latitude wind jets. These last two wind systems do not interfere with the "air conditioning system", so the planets remain potentially habitable.

- Publicidad -

The results provide valuable information for future space missions. Specifically, researchers are currently involved in the preparation of the James Webb Space Telescope mission – Hubble's successor --, as well as the Plato mission.

 

Duván Chaverra Agudelo
Duván Chaverra AgudeloEmail: [email protected]
Jefe Editorial de las revistas AVI Latinoamérica, ACR Latinoamérica, Ventas de Seguridad, Zona de Pinturas, Aftermarket Internation, Gerencia de Edificios, TV y Video, y Director Académico en Latin Press, Inc,.
Comunicador Social y Periodista con experiencia de más de 18 años en medios de comunicación. Apasionado por la tecnología y por esta industria.

No comments

• If you're already registered, please log in first. Your email will not be published.

Leave your comment

In reply to Some User
Intelligent Cooling Drives Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers

Intelligent Cooling Drives Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers

International. As technology infrastructure expands to sustain the growing demand for data, so does its environmental impact. Data centers, essential to global digital operations, face the challenge...

High-precision logistics: the cold chain that saves lives in the Mexican health system

High-precision logistics: the cold chain that saves lives in the Mexican health system

Mexico. High-precision medical logistics has established itself as a strategic component in the health sector, where a minimum thermal deviation can represent millions of dollars in losses or, even...

Technical Training: Honeywell Hosts Workshop on New Generation of Solstice Refrigerants

Technical Training: Honeywell Hosts Workshop on New Generation of Solstice Refrigerants

International. This Thursday, June 12, 2025, Honeywell will hold the first session – in virtual format – of the training workshop "Solstice Refrigerants: The New Generation of Refrigerants with Low...

Cleveland Controls Launches Universal Adjustable Air Pressure Switch for Multiple Applications

Cleveland Controls Launches Universal Adjustable Air Pressure Switch for Multiple Applications

United States. Cleveland Controls announced the launch of its new ANS2 series of air pressure switches, a universal, field-adjustable device developed for a wide range of applications in residential...

Trane Renews Leadership in Mexico and Latin America with Three Strategic Appointments

Trane Renews Leadership in Mexico and Latin America with Three Strategic Appointments

Mexico. Trane announced a key restructuring of its management team for Mexico and Latin America. The changes are part of a strategy to consolidate its presence in key markets and strengthen its...

Hisense launches global

Hisense launches global "Live in the moment" campaign as part of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Panama. On the occasion of its participation as an official partner of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the international brand Hisense presented its new campaign "Live the moment", an initiative...

Samsung acquires FläktGroup reinforces its commitment to the HVAC business

Samsung acquires FläktGroup reinforces its commitment to the HVAC business

Latin America. Samsung Electronics announced the acquisition of FläktGroup, a global provider of HVAC solutions, for approximately $1.62 billion, in a transaction that strengthens its expansion...

LG to hold its HVAC Leaders Summit in Latin America in July as part of its global strategy

LG to hold its HVAC Leaders Summit in Latin America in July as part of its global strategy

Latin America. The initiative seeks to strengthen alliances and promote sustainable solutions in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Indoor climate and well-being: the new standard of comfort in modern living

Indoor climate and well-being: the new standard of comfort in modern living

Mexico. In a context of extreme heat and rising sleep disorders, thermal comfort and indoor air quality are positioned as key factors in the design of well-being-oriented homes.

Weber State University Relies on Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump Technology to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Weber State University Relies on Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump Technology to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

United States. Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS) shared a success story in energy efficiency implemented by Weber State University, an institution committed to environmental...

Free Subscription
Remember Me
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
DO YOU NEED A SERVICE OR PRODUCT QUOTE?
LASTEST INTERVIEWS
SITE SPONSORS










LASTEST NEWSLETTER
Ultimo Info-Boletin