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27 Jan 2023
Review article |
| 27 Jan 2023
| 27 Jan 2023
Hydroxyl airglow observations for investigating atmospheric dynamics: results and challenges
Erdbeobachtungszentrum, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und
Raumfahrt Oberpfaffenhofen, 82234 Wessling, Germany
Michael Bittner
Erdbeobachtungszentrum, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und
Raumfahrt Oberpfaffenhofen, 82234 Wessling, Germany
Institut für Physik, Universität Augsburg, 86159 Augsburg,
Germany
Patrick J. Espy
Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and
Technology, Trondheim, Norway
W. John R. French
Australian Antarctic Division, 203 Channel Hwy, Kingston, 7050 Tasmania, Australia
Frank J. Mulligan
Department of Experimental Physics, Maynooth University, Maynooth,
Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Ground-based OH* airglow measurements have been carried out for almost 100 years. Advanced detector technology has greatly simplified the automatic operation of OH* airglow observing instruments and significantly improved the temporal and/or spatial resolution. Studies based on long-term measurements or including a network of instruments are reviewed, especially in the context of deriving gravity wave properties. Scientific and technical challenges for the next few years are described.
Ground-based OH* airglow measurements have been carried out for almost 100 years. Advanced...
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