Gravity Wave and Turbulence Studies Using a High-Resolution ST Radar
Abstract
Research during the past year included both theoretical and observational studies of gravity waves and their effects in the lower and middle atmosphere. Theoretical studies examined the stability conditions of inertio-gravity waves in order to address the most likely form of wave instability conditions of inertio-gravity waves in order to address the most likely form of wave instability and saturation as well as the atmospheric structures leading to ducting and wave energy transports. Ongoing theoretical studies are addressing nonlinear wave interactions and wave interactions and wave forcing via geostrophic adjustment. Observational work has dealt with mesospheric momentum fluxes at high latitudes and with continuing studies of wave and turbulence effects using a variety of data sets. Future work will address increasingly the sources and variability of such motions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA205592
Entities
People
- David C Fritts
Organizations
- University of Alaska Fairbanks