Formation of discontinuities in atmospheric gravity waves

Details Formation of discontinuities in atmospheric gravity waves Formation of discontinuities in atmospheric gravity waves

Apr 1976

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976jatp...38..413t&link_type=abstract

Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics, vol. 38, Apr. 1976, p. 413-421.

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Atmospheric Turbulence, Gravity Waves, Thermosphere, Wind Shear, Wind Velocity Measurement, Acoustic Propagation, Atmospheric Tides, Shock Wave Propagation, Wave Interaction, Wind Profiles

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The formation of hydrodynamical discontinuities during gravitational-wave propagation is studied. It is shown that a tangential discontinuity is to be expected when two waves are interacting. The computed wind velocities are in agreement with those observed in the lower thermosphere. This process could explain the occurrence of violent wind shears and turbulent layers within this stable region of the atmosphere.

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