![Zonal wind profile for Jupiter, describing the speed and direction of its winds at each latitude. [Simon et al. 2015]](https://aasnova.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fig2-260x199.jpg)
Zonal wind profile for Jupiter, describing the speed and direction of its winds at each latitude. [Simon et al. 2015]
In contrast to this study, the Juno mission (which will be captured into Jupiter’s orbit today after a 5-year journey to Jupiter!) will be focusing more on the features below Jupiter’s surface, studying its deep atmosphere and winds. Some of Juno’s primary goals are to learn about Jupiter’s composition, gravitational field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere. You can follow along with the NASATV livestream as Juno arrives at Jupiter tonight; orbit insertion coverage starts at 10:30 EDT.
Citation
Amy A. Simon et al 2015 ApJ 812 55. doi:10.1088/0004-637X/812/1/55