Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4450233 Atmospheric Research 2012 11 Pages PDF
Abstract

Temporal and spatial evolution of Atmospheric Gravity Waves(AGW) in the troposphere have been analyzed in vertical wind at Koto Tabang (0.20°S, 100.32°E) on 7 – 8 Dec 2005 during Coupling Processes in Equatorial Atmosphere (CPEA)-II campaign. AGWs with vertical wavelength of 2 – 3.5 km, horizontal wavelength of ~ 20-25 km and wave period of ~ 55 – 65 min were observed in the troposphere (3-10 km heights) during convection events. Observed variation in vertical wavelength with time during convection and after its termination suggests the characteristic features of convective sources and gravity waves, respectively in a convective environment.

► Gravity waves with λz ~ 2 – 3.5 km, λx of ~ 20-25 km, τg of ~ 55 – 65 min observed. ► Variation in vertical wavelength in accordance with variance of vertical wind. ► Downward phase propagation and increasing amplitude of waves with height.

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