Surname: Fish
First Name: Chad
Status= studentno; changed to studentyes (meh 6/12/00)
Institution: Utah State University
E-mail: Chad.Fish@usu.edu
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Title: 
Initial Observations of Mesospheric Winds Using IDI Radar Measurements at the 
Bear Lake Observatory
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Authors: 
F.T. Berkey
G.O.L. Jones
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Abstract: 
The adaptation of Imaging Doppler Interferometery to the dynasonde deployed at 
the Bear Lake Observatory enable the routine measurement of mesospheric 
dynamics.  Influenced by the direction of the prevailing wind, a clear seasonal 
variation is seen in the mesospheric echo numbers.  The techniques also provide 
a monitor for the amplitude of the main tidal modes as well as for studying 
planetary waves with periods between 2-20 days.  The observations are consistent 
with optical measurements from Bear Lake thereby confirming the IDI 
characterization of the mesospheric wind field.
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Discipline Category: Mesosphere