All-Sky Optical Imaging Investigations Into the Importance of Upward Wave Momentum and Energy Transport in the Earths Upper Atmosphere in Relation to the Naval Mission
Abstract
Funds are provided to conduct research to utilize a unique global network of all-sky imagers to investigate, characterize and improve understanding of the occurrence and effects of four types of dynamical coupling processes exhibited by gravity waves propagating from the lower atmosphere to higher regions:1. Mountain gravity waves in the MLT and higher.2. Secondary waves in the thermosphere.3. Weather-generated disturbances in the MLT.4. Earthquake-generated gravity waves in the thermosphere.These observations offer opportunities to study propagating and standing GW~s in a wide range of regions from the equator to mid-latitudes in both hemispheres (0~ ~ 50~ latitude) and where vastly different topologies (mountain ranges to coastal regions) provoke different types of upward moving waves. In addition, episodic disturbances cause by earthquakes will be studied. The effects of these processes on the I-T system have important implications for reliable radio communications, ranging from the equator to sub-auroral latitudes, thus relevant to the Naval Mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 09, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142012068
Entities
People
- Stevens S. Smith
Organizations
- Boston University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy