The relationship between chemical heating and tides in the upper atmosphere has not been previously examined. In this study, a chemical heating subroutine was added to a three-dimensional model of the atmosphere, which contained tides. It was found that chemical heating and tides do affect one an... Show moreThe relationship between chemical heating and tides in the upper atmosphere has not been previously examined. In this study, a chemical heating subroutine was added to a three-dimensional model of the atmosphere, which contained tides. It was found that chemical heating and tides do affect one another in the mesosphere, the area of study between 80-110 km. Tides in crease and perturb chemical heating and chemical heating produces perturbations in the tides. Show less
