Atmospheric Density Models, Including Tides

Abstract

A numerical model has been developed to solve the linearized atmospheric tidal equations for diurnal and semidiurnal temperatures and the 3 velocity components of the wind field from the surface to the upper thermosphere (Ca. 400km). Density, pressure, and composition variations can be computed from a simple auxiliary set of equations. Extensive tables and figures have been compiled for potential users. Validity of the model has been verified by comparison with various rocket and satellite data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118723

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey M. Forbes

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplitude
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Coefficients
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Diffusion
  • Equations
  • High Latitudes
  • Latitude
  • Magnetic Storms
  • Measurement
  • Regression Analysis
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Cycle
  • Temperature Gradients

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Oceanography.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Space