Initial observations of mesospheric winds using IDI radar measurements at the Bear Lake Observatory
Berkey, F.T.; Fish, C.S.; Jones, G.O.L.. 2001 Initial observations of mesospheric winds using IDI radar measurements at the Bear Lake Observatory. Geophysical Research Letters, 28 (1). 135-138. 10.1029/2000GL011854
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The adaptation of Imaging Doppler Interferometry (IDI) to the dynasonde deployed at the Bear Lake Observatory (41.9°N, 111.4°W) in northeastern Utah enables the routine measurement of mesospheric dynamics. Influenced by the direction of the prevailing wind, a clear seasonal variation is seen in the mesospheric echo numbers. The technique also provides a monitor for the amplitude of the main tidal modes as well as for studying planetary waves with periods of several days. The observations are found to be consistent with those from different instruments based at the same site thus confirming the IDI characterisation of the mesospheric wind field.
Item Type: | Publication - Article |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1029/2000GL011854 |
Programmes: | BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Geospace Atmosphere Transfer Functions |
ISSN: | 0094-8276 |
Date made live: | 13 Jun 2012 09:30 +0 (UTC) |
URI: | https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/18376 |
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