In situ observations of temperature microstructure above and below the tropopause

The small-scale (less than 1 km) structure of temperature near the tropopause, as indicated by ozone concentration, is examined using data recorded during GALE from the NCAR Sabreliner. A systematic difference is observed in the temperature microstructure of the troposphere and stratosphere in quali...

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 1992-11, Vol.49 (21), p.2032-2036
Main Authors: Salathe, Eric P., Jr, Smith, Ronald B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Meteorology And Climatology
Stratosphere
Temperature
Tropopause
Troposphere
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Summary:The small-scale (less than 1 km) structure of temperature near the tropopause, as indicated by ozone concentration, is examined using data recorded during GALE from the NCAR Sabreliner. A systematic difference is observed in the temperature microstructure of the troposphere and stratosphere in qualitative agreement with evidence from VHF radar observations. Spectral distribution of the temperature variations also differs across the tropopause.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(1992)049<2032:ISOOTM>2.0.CO;2