Middle Atmosphere: Planetary Waves

A. K. Smith; J. Perlwitz

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-382225-3.00229-2

Middle Atmosphere: Planetary Waves

A. K. Smith, J. Perlwitz

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Abstract

Planetary waves are vertically propagating disturbances that are identified by large-scale variations in the pressure, temperature, winds, and composition. Much of the large-scale longitude variability in the middle atmosphere is due to planetary waves. They can be stationary or travel in longitude with periods of a few days to a few weeks. Planetary waves interact with other waves and with the background atmosphere. Large-amplitude waves can contribute to rapid changes in wind and temperature. Planetary waves also play a role in the impact of stratospheric changes on the troposphere.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	1-11
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123822260
ISBN (Print)	9780123822253
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-382225-3.00229-2
State	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Kelvin waves
Mesosphere
Planetary waves
Rossby waves
Stratosphere
Sudden stratospheric warmings

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