Measurements of gravity wave global distributions and trends in the ITM
Whitepaper #386 in the Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) 2024-2033. Main topics: basic research; infrastructure/workforce/other programmatic. Additional topics: planetary ionospheres / upper atmospheres; ground-based missions/projects; space-based […]
by Michael Taylor, Katrina Bossert, Rich Collins, Chihoko Cullens, Aimee Merkel, Tracy Moffat-Griffin, Pierre-Dominique Pautet, Peter Preusse, Gunter Stober, Ed Thiemann, Brentha Thurairajah, Titus Yuan, and Yucheng Zhao
Published onJul 31, 2023
Measurements of gravity wave global distributions and trends in the ITM
Global measurements to characterize gravity wave (GW) parameters, distribution and main trends in the ITM are crucial. This white paper summarizes current GW measurement techniques operated from ground-based to space borne platforms. The capabilities and limitations of each technique are described & discussed. The gaps in current global GW measurements are identified and solutions are suggested.
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