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The Marshall Engineering Thermosphere (MET) Model Volume I: Technical Description

NASA/CR-207946, Smith, R.E., The Marshall Engineering Thermosphere (MET) Model Volume I: Technical Description, Systems Analysis and Integration Laboratory, Science and Engineering Directorate, Technical Monitor: Dr. B. Jeffrey Anderson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812 and Physitron, Inc., Huntsville, AL, May, 1998, pp. 105, Format(s): PDF 7964k

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Volume I presents a technical description of the Marshall Engineering Thermosphere (MET) model atmosphere and a summary of its historical development. Various programs developed to augment the original capability of the model are discussed in detail. The report also describes each of the individual subroutines developed to enhance the model. Computer codes for these subroutines are contained in four appendices. Volume II will not be released as a formal report. This volume contains a compilation of references describing various components of the total model program and details of the development of the various options that can be exercised in the model. Volume II will be made available to qualified requesters who contact Chief, Electomagnetics and Aerospace Environments Branch, Systems Analysis and Integration Laboratory, MSFC, Alabama 35812.
Keywords:atmospheric models, thermosphere, solar activity indices, thermospheric density, gravity waves
Subjects:Geoscience: Geosciences (General)
ID Code:401
Deposited On:22 July 2002