Definition
Jupiter is a giant planet dominated by a vast fluid envelope composed of gases and volatiles, with no clearly defined solid surface. Its overall organization is based on superposed layers whose properties vary progressively with depth.
Internal structure
The interior consists of successive regions showing increasingly dense transitions. The outer layers contain light gases, while the deeper zones exhibit compressed fluid states. A central core, solid or partially fluid, serves as the organizational foundation for the upper envelopes.
Atmosphere and fluid envelopes
The atmosphere is characterized by a complex system of zones, circulations and vortex structures. Transitions between atmospheric layers determine the distribution of internal energy, influencing visible dynamic activity and exchanges between deep and superficial regions.
Fields and dynamic structures
The planet generates a vast magnetic field related to the motion of compressed fluids inside. The dynamic internal zones produce strong interactions between rotation, deep gradients and atmospheric motions.
Interactions with the environment
The planet interacts with a variety of orbital objects influenced by its gravitational and magnetic fields. Energy flows between Jupiter and its nearby environment contribute to the formation of a coherent system of fluid, dynamic and orbital phenomena.