| Session Details | |
| Section | ST - Solar & Terrestrial Sciences |
| Session Title | Coupling Processes in the Mesosphere-Thermosphere-ionosphere (MTI) System |
| Main Convener | Dr. Huixin Liu (Kyushu University, Japan) |
| Co-convener(s) | Dr. Loren Chang (National Central University, Taiwan) Dr. Yuichi Otsuka (STEL, Nagoya University, Japan) |
| Session Description | Understanding space and atmospheric variability from a whole atmosphere perspective is becoming the key for the next breakthrough in solar-terrestrial science. This international session focuses on physical/chemical processes occurring in the mesosphere, thermosphere, and ionosphere (MTI) at all latitudes. Both quiet and disturbed states in response to lower atmospheric forcing or solar forcing are important for the understanding of the MTI region and its coupling to other regions. Presentations on observational and model results, and new observation techniques related to the MTI coupling studies are solicited in this session. Presentations on phenomena throughout the MTI region with the potential for upward or downward coupling into adjacent regions are also welcome. |