EAPS

Houghton Lecture - Stratospheric Temperature Trends
Date Time Location
May 21st, 2015 11:00am-12:00pm 54-915
Houghton Lecturer Dr. William Randel
Senior Scientist and Head for Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Chemistry Observations and Modeling Laboratory, NCAR - Boulder, CO

Series Focus: UTLS Circulation and Transport Derived from Satellite Observations

The global upper troposphere - lower stratosphere (UTLS) is a transition region of strong dynamical and chemical variability, with contrasts in circulation and chemical behavior between the troposphere and stratosphere. This region exhibits complex dynamical, radiative, and chemical characteristics that place stringent requirements on observing and modeling systems. These lectures will focus on a series of topics related to the observed behavior of UTLS circulation, transport and chemical variability, as derived from satellite measurements combined with meteorological data sets.

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About the Houghton Lecture Series
Supported through the Houghton Fund, Houghton Lecturers are distinguished visitors from outside MIT who we invite to spend a period of time, ranging from a week to several months as scientists-in-residence within our Program. During their stay it is customary for each lecturer to offer a short-course or a series of lectures on some topic of wide interest. Houghton Lecturer recommendations are welcome throughout the year.