Mathematics
Scientific paper
Jun 1982
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Mathematics
Atmospheric Diffusion, Mathematical Models, Nitric Oxide, Planetary Waves, Upper Atmosphere, Concentration (Composition), Traveling Waves, Vertical Distribution, Wave Interaction, Winter
Scientific paper
A time-dependent numerical model was developed and used to study the interaction between planetary waves, the zonal mean circulation, and the trace constituent nitric oxide in the region between 55 km and 120 km. The factors which contribute to the structure of the nitric oxide distribution were examined, and the sensitivity of the distribution to changes in planetary wave amplitude was investigated. Wave-induced changes in the mean nitric oxide concentration were examined as a possible mechanism for the observed winter anomaly. Results indicate that vertically-propagating planetary waves induce a wave-like structure in the nitric oxide distribution and that at certain levels, transports of nitric oxide by planetary waves could significantly affect the mean nitric oxide distribution. The magnitude and direction of these transports at a given level was found to depend not only on the amplitude of the planetary wave, but also on the loss rate of nitric oxide at that level.
Avery Susan K.
Jones Gareth A.
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