Study of atmospheric wave phenomena in the lower

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M.P. RaoDepartment of Physics

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Observation of solitary wave at Visakhapatnam

Gravity wave studies using WP/RASS at Pune

Weather-related phenomena that can generate waves include:

•Fronts

•Squall lines

•Convective clouds

•Geostrophic adjustment of jet streams

•Flow over mountains

Instruments used for monitoring gravity waves

•In-situ instruments/sensors

•Aircraft measurements

•Radar/imaging systems

WP/RASS at Pune

•Profiles of three wind components with reasonable time and space resolutions

•Profiles of temperature delineates the stratification

Budget estimates (3 years)

Salaries :: :: :: :: 4,32,000

Consumables :: :: :: :: 90,000

Travel :: :: :: :: 60,000

Microbarographs with data loggers :: 11,25,000

Temperature & Humidity sensors :: 75,000

PC & Printer :: :: :: :: 55,000

Other costs :: :: :: :: 40,000

TOTAL :: :: :: :: 18,77,000

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