Tides in the Thermosphere: A Review
Abstract
A comprehensive review of recent theoretical and observational accomplishments relating to diurnal and semidiurnal tidal oscillations of neutral winds, temperature, density, and composition above 100 km is presented. Topics emphasized include: Recent theoretical studies; Solar cycle, seasonal, and latitudinal variations in tidal oscillations of temperature and winds as inferred from Thomson scatter measurements; Tidal variations in total mass density and composition as inferred from satellite accelerometer and mass spectrometer measurements; Comparison of recent theoretical models with the above observations; The relative influence of in situ and propagating tides in determining the total semidiurnal thermospheric tide; and Propagating tides of lower atmosphere origin as a source of mean momentum and heat in the lower thermosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 13, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124314
Entities
People
- Jeffrey M. Forbes
- K. S. Champion
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory