| Session Details | |
| Section | AS - Atmospheric Sciences |
| Session Title | Exploration and Science of the Earth’s Lower and Middle Atmosphere: Past, Present and Future Perspectives |
| Main Convener | Dr. Som Kumar Sharma (Physical Research Laboratory, India) |
| Co-convener(s) | Dr. Shikha Raizada (Arecibo Observatory, United States) Dr. D. V. Phanikumar (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, India) Prof. Tai-Yin Huang (Penn State Lehigh Valley, United States) Prof. Cheng-Ling Kuo (National Central University, Taiwan) |
| Session Description | The Earth’s atmosphere is controlled by a variety of complex processes. Its proper exploration with a view to understanding complexity of the processes, which are taking place all the time, is very much needed. The study of the atmosphere is not only to see their effects on the weather and climate but also to have a better understanding regarding changes in the different regions and coupling among them. This session will focus on the concepts of interdisciplinary and general studies of lower and middle atmosphere and coupling (dynamical, radiative and chemical) between them. A session will focus on the study of the atmosphere, coupling process, atmospheric dynamics, variations in atmospheric constituents and layers. Issues and studies based on the dynamics of atmospheric boundary layer will also play an important role in this session. The Earth’s lower-middle atmospheric exploration tools and technique including instrument development for ground base studies and onboard deployment for space-borne observations will also be covered in this session. Studies based on the development of various remote sensing instruments and challenges involved in bringing up instruments will also be part of this session. Scientific works based on the modeling activities of the Earth’s atmosphere and its comparison with ground-based (Lidar, Radar, Photometers, Spectrometers, etc.,) and satellite observations will also be involved. The session will include studies on atmospheric dynamics, cloud characteristics, Aerosols, newer instruments and techniques developments. This session will also involve the studies based on computer simulations using different atmospheric regional as well as global models such as weather research forecast (WRF) and numerical weather forecast (NWP), Global Forecast System (GFS), etc., to demonstrate and unravel complex atmospheric processes. Techno-science driven studies and learning techniques (a mix of science and technology) on above-mentioned themes will also be included. |