Advancing Understanding of Gravity Waves using Satellite Observations from Stratosphere to Lower Mesosphere

This research investigates the characteristics, and characteristics of Gravity Waves (GWs) in Earth's atmosphere, spanning from the stratosphere to the lower mesosphere. By integrating data from satellite observations from the Cloud Imaging and Particle Size (CIPS) experiment, we seek to establish a GW database in the middle atmosphere, which can then be used to identify systematic variations with location and time. Our objectives include investigating GW responses to atmospheric conditions such as the seasonal cycle and Sudden Stratospheric Warmings (SSWs). While the CIPS observations are invaluable, they capture atmospheric data up to altitudes that are somewhat lower than those directly influenced by space weather events. As a result, our study is focused more on the propagation and responses of GWs within the observed layers of the atmosphere. Preliminary findings suggest significant insights into GW propagation and effects, offering potential advancements in constraining models of GWs. This work contributes to the broader field of atmospheric physics by providing a clearer understanding of GW mechanisms and their influence on atmospheric dynamics.