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Small-scale structure and turbulence observed in MAP/WINE)During MAP/WINE small scale structure and turbulence in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere was studied in situ by rocket-borne instruments as well as from the ground by remote sensing techniques. The eight salvoes launched during the campaign resulted in a wealth of information on the dynamical structure of these regions. The experimental results are reviewed and their interpretation is discussed in terms of gravity waves and turbulence. It is shown that eddy diffusion coefficients and turbulent energy dissipation rates may be derived from the in situ measurements in a consistent manner. The observations are also shown to be consistent with the hypothesis that turbulence can be created by a process of gravity wave saturation.
Document ID
19890020517
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Blix, T. A. (Norwegian Defence Research Establishment Kjeller, Norway)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: International Council of Scientific Unions, Middle Atmosphere Program. Handbook for MAP, volume 27
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
89N29888
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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