Atmospheric tide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003690",
  "term": "Atmospheric tide",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Global-scale oscillations in atmospheric pressure, temperature, and wind that are primarily driven by solar heating and, to a lesser extent, lunar gravitational forces. These periodic variations propagate vertically and horizontally through the atmosphere, with the diurnal and semi-diurnal cycles being the most prominent. Solar thermal tides are strongest in the upper atmosphere, while lunar tides are much weaker and more difficult to detect.",
  "synonyms": [
    "atmospheric oscillation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmospheric-tide/"
}