The ouput simulation data of the Exo-FMS GCM and of the post-processing with gCMCRT for Effects of the internal temperature on vertical mixing and on cloud structures in Ultra Hot Jupiters

The datasets contains the ouput simulation data of the Exo-FMS GCM and of the post-processing with gCMCRT for Effects of the internal temperature on vertical mixing and on cloud structures in Ultra Hot Jupiters

Context. The vertical mixing in hot Jupiter atmospheres plays a critical role in the formation and spacial distribution of cloud particles
in their atmospheres. This affects the observed spectra of a planet through cloud opacity, which can be influenced by the degree of
cold trapping of refractory species in the deep atmosphere.
Aims. We aim to isolate the effects of the internal temperature on the mixing efficiency in the atmospheres of Ultra Hot Jupiters (UHJ)
and the spacial distribution of cloud particles across the globe.
Methods. We couple a simplified tracer based cloud model, picket fence radiative-transfer scheme and mixing length theory to the
Exo-FMS general circulation model. We run the model for five different internal temperatures at typical UHJ atmosphere system
parameters.
Results. Our results show the convective eddy diffusion coefficient remains low throughout the vast majority of the atmosphere, with
mixing dominated by advective flows. However, some regions can show convective mixing in the upper atmosphere for colder interior
temperatures. The vertical extent of the clouds is reduced as the internal temperature is increased. Additionally, a global cloud layer
gets formed below the radiative-convective boundary (RCB) in the cooler cases.
Conclusions. Convection is generally strongly inhibited in UHJ atmospheres above the RCB due to their strong irradiation. Convective
mixing plays a minor role in keeping cloud particles aloft in ultra hot Jupiters with warm interiors. Our results suggest isolated upper
atmosphere regions above cold interiors may exhibit strong convective mixing, allowing aerosols to be better retained in these areas.