ESS124
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
(from Understanding
Weather & Climate)
Standard Atmosphere
lapse rate = 6.5 C/km
q There is little ozone to absorb solar energy in
the mesosphere, and therefore, the air temperature in the mesosphere
decreases with height.
q Also, air molecules are able to lose more energy
than they absorb. This cooling effect is particularly large near the top
of the mesosphere.
Mesosphere