Solar atmospheric tide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009025",
  "term": "Solar atmospheric tide",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Periodic oscillations in atmospheric pressure, temperature, and wind that are driven by the diurnal and semi-diurnal heating of the atmosphere by solar radiation. These tides are most pronounced in the upper atmosphere but can be detected at the surface. The dominant component is the semi-diurnal tide, with a period of 12 hours.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/solar-atmospheric-tide/"
}