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GCM model of Martian Dust Storm
Meenu
An interactive Mars GCM that simulates how local dust storms become planet-encircling global storms.
What it does
Physics: Simulates Mars atmospheric dynamics - dust lifting from Hellas Basin, wind-driven transport, and solar heating feedback that creates global storms.
What we built: A real-time 3D Mars GCM with NASA topography. Users can trigger storms and watch them evolve and cover the entire planet.
Challenge: Converting complex climate physics into a fast, interactive web visualization that anyone can run.