2009 Workshop:Small scale MLT Dynamics
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Small-Scale Dynamics of the MLT: Observation, Modeling, and Theory
Anasazi North, 1930-2130, 30 June 2009
Conveners
Jonathan Snively
David Fritts
Michael Taylor
Workshop Categories
Altitudes: MLT - Latitudes: global - Inst/Model: modeling - Other:
Format of the Workshop
Short Presentations
Estimated attendance
20-40
Special technology requests
Computer with projector and accessible wireless internet access.
Description
This workshop will focus on small-scale (<100s km) and short-period (<1 hour) gravity wave and instability dynamics of the mesosphere and lower-thermosphere (MLT) at all latitudes. Smaller-scale features significantly define the local structure and dynamics of the MLT, including both linear and nonlinear propagating, ducted, and evanescent gravity and acoustic waves, convective and dynamic instability features, and associated turbulence.
Talks will pertain broadly to the small-scale dynamics of the MLT region, including observational techniques, modeling, and theory. Specific topics may include small-scale wave excitation, propagation, trapping, dissipation, breaking, and nonlinearity in the MLT. Small-scale dynamical effects on local and global MLT structure, interaction with photochemistry, and transport/deposition of energy and momentum are of particular interest.
The workshop will be organized as a series of short talks, including ~15 minute invited and ~10 minute contributed short presentations. Talks will present new research, while maintaining a format which is friendly to a broad audience. Student contributions will be welcome and strongly encouraged. Time will be allotted for questions and discussion. Anyone interested to contribute a talk, or to show a few slides during the discussion session, should contact Jonathan Snively by email (jonathan.snively@usu.edu) as soon as convenient.
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