Role of gravity waves in vertical coupling during sudden stratospheric warmings
Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
2016-09-06 v1 Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
Space Physics
Abstract
Gravity waves are primarily generated in the lower atmosphere, and can reach thermospheric heights in the course of their propagation. This paper reviews the recent progress in understanding the role of gravity waves in vertical coupling during sudden stratospheric warmings. Modeling of gravity wave effects is briefly reviewed, and the recent developments in the field are presented. Then, the impact of these waves on the general circulation of the upper atmosphere is outlined. Finally, the role of gravity waves in vertical coupling between the lower and the upper atmosphere is discussed in the context of sudden stratospheric warmings.
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@article{arxiv.1609.00734,
title = {Role of gravity waves in vertical coupling during sudden stratospheric warmings},
author = {Erdal Yiğit and Alexander S. Medvedev},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1609.00734},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
Accepted for publication in Geoscience Letters