Conveners:
Irfan Azeem (azeem71d@erau.edu), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hanli Liu (liuh@ucar.edu), HAO, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Workshop Format: Short Presentations with discussions
2005 June 30, 0130-0330 PM, Eldorado Sunset Room
Over the last few years, several studies have documented mesospheric response to sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) events. Mesospheric cooling has been observed to precede peak SSW events, and there is evidence of feedback coupling between the stratosphere and mesosphere. Many aspects of the dynamical and chemical state of the mesosphere during these events are still relatively unknown. In this workshop we intend to bring together our current understanding of the effects of sudden stratospheric warming on the mesospheric dynamics and thermal structure. This workshop is expected to provide an opportunity for modelers and experimentalist to bring together their results related to mesospheric manifestation of sudden stratospheric warming events. The workshop will provide on open forum for participants to get together, discuss their data, models results, and plan their collaborative research. If you wish to present your research, please contact one of the conveners with a title and a short abstract.