DYNAMICS OF THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE.
Abstract
The lunar tidal variation of the atmospheric pressure at the earth's surface has been determined at 6 stations in North America and Central America. The results confirm previous results about the response of the atmosphere to the lunar tidal force. An analysis of the 24-hourly solar pressure oscillation and its world-wide distribution shows that this oscillation with its irregular distribution and its smallness compared to the 12-hourly solar oscillation can be explained by the geographical distribution and magnitude of the corresponding temperature wave. The effect of the earth's rotation on internal gravity waves is considered, and formulae are given to estimate quantitatively the effect of the Coriolis force and its variation with the latitude on these waves. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0617060
Entities
People
- Bernhard Haurwitz
Organizations
- National Center for Atmospheric Research