An overview of wave-mean flow interactions during the winter of 1978-79 derived from LIMS observationsGradient winds, Eliassen-Palm (EP) fluxes and flux divergences, and the squared refractive index for planetary waves have been calculated from mapped data from the Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS) experiment on Nimbus 7. The changes in the zonal mean atmospheric state, from early winter through 3 disturbances, is described. Convergence or divergence of the EP fluxes clearly produces changes in the zonal mean wind. The steering of the waves by the refractive index structure is not as clear on a daily basis.
Document ID
19850041586
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gille, J. C. (National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, CO, United States)
Lyjak, L. V. (National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
85A23737
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER S-10782-C CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER S-70994 CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER L-9469-B