Gravity waves in the tropical lower stratosphere: An observational study of seasonal and interannual variability

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 105, Issue D14, 2000, Pages 17971-17982

  Vincent, Robert A ^a   Alexander, M Joan ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE   (Australia)

^b Colorado Research Associates ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GRAVITY WAVE; STRATOSPHERE; WAVE ENERGY;

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS;

EID: 0033793779     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2000JD900196     Document Type: Article

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