Large-Amplitude Temperature Waves in the Upper Atmosphere

Authors

Jarron Lembke
Vincent B. Wickwar, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Student Showcase, Utah State University, Logan, UT.

Publication Date

4-1-2008

Abstract

Recent LIDAR research at USU found a noctilucent cloud (NLC) near the minimum of a large-amplitude temperature wave in the upper mesosphere. Such a large-amplitude wave had not been seen previously. Initial analysis suggested that this wave might be related to the diurnal tide, but greatly amplified. This research set out to learn whether these waves are a common feature. Large waves or temperature “bumps” exceeding 10 K were found in more than half the observations. A later stage will be to see if they are linked to the tides.

Comments

Presented at the Student Showcase, Utah State University, Logan, UT. PDF of poster is available for download through link above.

Recommended Citation

Lembke, J., & Wickwar, V. (2008, April 1). Large-Amplitude Temperature Waves in the Upper Atmosphere. Presented at the Student Showcase, Utah State University, Logan, UT.