Thermospheric/Ionospheric Extension of the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model
Abstract
A primary goal of this project is to develop a model that encompasses the entire atmosphere, from the ground/ocean to the upper thermosphere, by extending the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM) upward, making use of the physics and many of the algorithms of the National Center for Atmospheric Research Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Mesosphere-Electrodynamics General- Circulation Model (NCAR TIME-GCM). Such a seamless whole atmosphere model will enable us to self-consistently study how elements in the coupled upper atmosphere/ionosphere system interact with one another and to determine how this coupled system responds to the variable energy input from the sun and the complex interactions between the lower atmosphere/ocean and the middle and upper atmosphere. The information from this research will be useful for ONR to develop a seamless operational model that simulates the present day structure and dynamics of the thermosphere-ionosphere- mesosphere-lower atmosphere-system including its response to solar variability and global change.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA573274
Entities
People
- A. D. Richmond
- Astrid Maute
- Han-Li Liu
- Liying Qian
- Raymond G. Roble
- Stanley C. Solomon
Organizations
- High Altitude Observatory