Comment on ``superrotation of the upper atmosphere by global deposition of meteoroids''
Abstract
The hypothesis that superrotation of the Earth's atmosphere results from meteoroid influx is untenable. Meteor observations are not of sufficient precision to substantiate direct rotation when the meteoroid influx is treated macroscopically. Detailed dynamic studies argue against any possible direct rotation.
- Publication:
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Planetary and Space Science
- Pub Date:
- May 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0032-0633(75)90025-2
- Bibcode:
- 1975P&SS...23..891M
- Keywords:
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- Earth Atmosphere;
- Earth Rotation;
- Meteoritic Microstructures;
- Upper Atmosphere;
- Angular Momentum;
- Deposition;
- Mass Flow Factors;
- Orbital Elements;
- Synoptic Measurement;
- Geophysics