Start Date: 2012-01-01 End Date: 2014-01-01
The main goal of the project is to develop a nonlinear theory of wave structures in the atmospheres of the Earth and other planets such as Venus and Jupiter, incorporating all features mentioned above. The present proposal assumes the use of previous experience in this field gained by the members of the team. We plan to present the current state of research related to nonlinear Rossby waves, with a particular focus on the generation of large-scale eddies and zonal winds. Moreover, a special attention will be paid to the study of nonlinear planetary waves in the ionosphere. A part of the project will be dedicated to the interpretation of laboratory, numerical, and observational studies of Rossby waves in planetary atmospheres. A particular attention will be paid to the analysis of the ionospheric responses to man-made activities and extra-ordinary natural phenomena (earthquake, storms, hurricanes etc.).