Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications
Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
JunoCam is a non-scientific camera attached to the Juno Probe, and takes images approximately every 30 days, at each perijove (PJ). These images can be projected into a 3D array in Python. Sankar’s Citizen Scientist project aimed to make this process accessible to amateur scientists. Using parts of the method Sankar’s team developed, our aim was to investigate the circumpolar regions of Jupiter’s atmosphere. Around five notable features during PJ 53 and 54 were identified. The primary feature noted was looked at using an open-source particle image velocimetry (PIV) software, OpenPIV, during PJ52 - PJ54. It was found that this feature appears to have a counter-rotating internal storm, which is unusual. Further investigations could reveal if this is a common occurance in Jupiter’s circumpolar regions.
Advisor
Csaba Palotai
Publication Date
4-24-2026
Recommended Citation
Halloran, Persea and Klos, Athena, "Observing Jovian Atmospheric Features Using JunoCam Projections" (2026). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 77.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/77