Gravity Waves in Planetary Atmospheres: Their Effects and Parameterization in Global Circulation Models

The dynamical and thermodynamical importance of gravity waves was initially recognized in the atmosphere of Earth. Extensive studies over recent decades demonstrated that gravity waves exist in atmospheres of other planets, similarly play a significant role in the vertical coupling of atmospheric la...

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Main Authors: Alexander S. Medvedev, Erdal Yiğit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/9/531