Research on Tropospheric Transfer Above the Tropical Atlantic with the Aid of Radioactive Tracers,

Abstract

One of the basic goals of the ATEP (Atlantic Tropical Experiment of the Global Atmospheric Research Project (PIGAP) is research on the dynamics of the tropical zone of convergence (VZK), on its interactions with large-scale tropical disturbances (waves), and also its connections with tropical cloud structures of different scales. Measurements of the natural and artificial radioactivity of air, basically on scientific research vessels, showed that the radioactive isotopes in the atmosphere serve as good indicators (tracers) of air masses of different origin, especially above oceans.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004530

Entities

People

  • E. N. Davydov
  • I. L. Karol

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Masses
  • Artificial Radioactivity
  • Atmospheres
  • Convergence
  • Dynamics
  • Indicators
  • Measurement
  • Radioactivity
  • Scientific Research

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.