NASA NTRS · 19730023176
Tides in the upper atmosphere: A controversy resolved?
Abstract
Diurnal temperature variations in the upper atmosphere are caused by heating resulting from the absorption of solar energy by ozone near the stratopause and by water vapor in the troposphere. Theoretical temperature variations given as a function of time and height show a discrepancy for the maximum temperature variation. A comprehensive set of acoustic grande soundings establish phase changes with altitude in agreement with the theory although times of maximum and minimum are not aligned at all altitudes.
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Theon, J. S.. 1973-01-01. Tides in the upper atmosphere: A controversy resolved?. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730023176
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