Tropospheric and stratospheric momentum flux measurements from radar wind data collected at Jicamarca

Dennis M. Riggin, Erhan Kudeki, Martin Sarango

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Abstract

Tropospheric and stratospheric radar wind data obtained at Jicamarca, Perú (11.95°S, 76.87°W) during August 17-26, 1998 have been used to estimate the momentum flux of short-period (T < 2 h) wind fluctuations together with the estimation uncertainties. As a result of our study we conclude that momentum flux estimates exceeding the measurement uncertainties can be obtained after about one day of integration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)277-283
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
Volume66
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Error
  • Momentum flux
  • Radar
  • Stratosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Winds

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geophysics
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Space and Planetary Science

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