Computer Science – Sound
Scientific paper
Apr 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006georl..3308808l&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 33, Issue 8, CiteID L08808
Computer Science
Sound
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Atmospheric Composition And Structure: Middle Atmosphere: Energy Deposition (3334), Atmospheric Processes: Mesospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Processes: Middle Atmosphere Dynamics (0341, 0342), Atmospheric Processes: Thermospheric Dynamics (0358)
Scientific paper
Results from a sounding rocket experiment launched on September 19, 2004 from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands are reported. A large modulation of the temperature profile in the upper mesosphere was observed with a local maximum at 92 km, 40 K warmer than 2 km below. The temperature gradient between 92 and 102 km was near-adiabatic, suggesting strong mixing. Turbulence was observed in the lower part of the mixed layer, as evidenced by neutral and plasma density fluctuations on both the upleg and downleg portions of the flight. The plasma density gradient was less steep in the mixed region. The turbulent energy dissipation rate was found to be 170 mW/kg. The thermal structure can be described as an upper mesospheric inversion layer, possibly caused by enhanced wave breaking or turbulent heat transport.
Croskey Charles L.
Friedrich Manuel
Fritts David C.
Kudeki Erhan
Lehmacher Gerald A.
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