Thermospheric storms

Thermospheric storms

Severe perturbations of the neutral upper atmosphere caused by the dissipation of solar wind energy have become known as thermospheric storms. This review summarizes the temperature and density changes observed during such events. The following topics are discussed: (1) the morphology and origin of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Advances in space research 1987, Vol.7 (10), p.223-235
Hauptverfasser: Prölss, G.W., Roemer, M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Physics of the high neutral atmosphere
Tides, waves, convection, winds, turbulence
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Zusammenfassung:Severe perturbations of the neutral upper atmosphere caused by the dissipation of solar wind energy have become known as thermospheric storms. This review summarizes the temperature and density changes observed during such events. The following topics are discussed: (1) the morphology and origin of composition changes at high and middle latitudes; (2) low-latitude effects; (3) time delays between magnetic and thermospheric perturbations; (4) systematic variations; and (5) accuracy of model predictions.
ISSN:0273-1177
1879-1948
DOI:10.1016/0273-1177(87)90096-2