Meteor radar observations of atmospheric waves in the equatorial mesosphere/lower thermosphere over Ascension Island

Some preliminary results about the planetary wave characteristics observed during the first seven months (October 2001-April 2002) of observations over Ascension Island (7.9°S, 14.4°W) are reported in this study. The zonal wind is dominated by the 3–7-day waves, while the meridional component – b...

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Main Authors: D. Pancheva, N. J. Mitchell, P. T. Younger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:https://www.ann-geophys.net/22/387/2004/angeo-22-387-2004.pdf