COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: Equatorial Middle Atmosphere Coupling and Dynamics Using the Jicamarca MST Radar

PI建议使用Jicamarca MST雷达研究 赤道中层大气动力学 重点是 强迫大尺度赤道环流的波动 平流层、中间层和低热层， 强迫和响应的季节和短期变化。 PI计划强调垂直耦合和运输 能量和动力。 最后，他们将研究 重力波、潮汐、开尔文波和混合Rossby重力波 关于越赤道气流的后果和 热带外行星波对动力学的影响. 大的和小的尺度。

The PIs propose to use the Jicamarca MST Radar for studies of equatorial middle atmosphere dynamics. The focus will be on the wave motions forcing the large-scale equatorial circulations in the stratosphere, mesosphere, and lower thermosphere and on the seasonal and short-term variability of the forcing and responses. The PIs plan to emphasize vertical coupling and transports of energy and momentum. Finally, they will study the variability of gravity waves, tides, Kelvin waves, and mixed Rossby-gravity waves on both the consequences of cross-equatorial flows and the influences of extra-tropical planetary waves on the dynamics at large and small scales.