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Nielsen, K., Taylor, M.J., Stockwell, R.G. and Jarvis, M.J. (2006). An unusual mesospheric bore event observed at high latitudes over Antarctica. Geophysical Research Letters 33: doi: 10.1029/2005GL025649. issn: 0094-8276. |
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All-sky CCD observations of short-period mesospheric gravity waves have been made from Halley Station, Antarctica (76¿S, 27¿W). On 27 May, 2001, an unusual wave event exhibiting several features characteristic of a "bore" was observed in the OH, Na, and O2 nightglow emissions. Mesospheric bores are rare wave events that have previously been observed at mid- and low-latitudes. This event was particular interesting as: (1) it initially appeared as a single, high contrast, linear front, accompanied by a sharp enhancement in intensity in all three emissions, (2) a number of trailing wave crests were observed to form with a measured growth rate of 6.6 waves/hr, and (3) the wave pattern exhibited unusual dynamics with significant variability in the observed phase speed and a reduction in the horizontal wavelength by ~50% over a 1-hr period. The location of Halley and the observed propagation suggests a ducted wave consistent with current bore models. |
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Keywords
Atmospheric Composition and Structure, Airglow and aurora, Atmospheric Processes, Mesospheric dynamics, Atmospheric Processes, Acoustic-gravity waves, Atmospheric Processes, General or miscellaneous |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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