| Session Description |
Science of the middle atmosphere deals with the dynamics, chemistry, or physics of the atmosphere from near the tropopause to the lower thermosphere. Coupling among these processes is also important as revealed, for example, in the studies of the Antarctic ozone hole. Papers and posters will be invited on all subjects of observational, modeling, theoretical, and laboratory studies of the middle atmosphere. Research topics include (but are not limited to): multiple-scale dynamics and mixing, observations, modeling and parameterization of gravity waves, coupled chemistry-climate modeling on ozone recovery and solar effects, microphysics, chemistry and dynamics in the TTL (tropical tropopause layer) or the extratropical UTLS (upper troposphere/lower stratosphere), vertical coupling in the polar regions, and intraseasonal/interannual variations and long-term change in tropical/extratropical interactions. We particularly encourage papers related to the new results that will provide new insights into the science of the middle atmosphere. |
