Linear Models of Mesospheric Circulation.
Abstract
Leovy's (1964) linear separable models are generalized to include viscosity and Rayleigh friction simultaneously and to allow the variation of static stability, heat input, and thermal relaxation arbitrarily with height. The most important parameter in the model is the Newtonian cooling rate (thermal relaxation rate). For the values given by Dickinson (1973) realistic models that describe the observed temperature and zonal wind fields are obtained. The approximations of quasi-geostrophy and linearization are valid for the momentum balance of the flow. However, near the poles and above the height of maximum forcing, vertical and horizontal heat advection is important in the energy balance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016585
Entities
People
- Darrell Strobel
- Louis Baker
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory