upper atmosphere

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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌp.ər/us
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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atmosphere
noun
uk
/ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/us
/ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
the mixture of gases around ...
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(Definition ofupperandatmospherefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They have their origin in the exhalation in the form of hot breath which rises into theupperatmosphere, which is therefore inflammable.
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This earlier work provides a theoretical model for the survivability of these particles in theupperatmosphere.
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Studies on bacteria in theupperatmosphereare also relevant to the transport of animal, plant and human pathogens around the globe.
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Interesting situations involving the correlation term can arise in the case of partially ionized gases (such as those existing in the terrestrialupperatmosphere).
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Other extreme environments include deserts, the deep sea, high mountains, theupperatmosphere, and outer space.
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The effect on global climate of volcanic dust in theupperatmospherein 1995, 1990 and 1985 was too small to be identified.
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They are safe except for this great danger to theupperatmosphere.
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However, there is evidence from volcanic eruptions to suggest that dust in theupperatmospherecan affect daylight and temperature.
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The high altitude rocket project for research in theupperatmosphereis making good progress.
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These produce quantities of strontium 90 which descend in rain from theupperatmosphere.
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This was a small rocket which was successful in use forupperatmospheresoundings.
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Itsupperatmosphereresearch programme puts out extremely informative documents about changes in the atmosphere and about the amount of gases, including greenhouse gases.
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They will dealwith all aspects of the physics of theupperatmosphereand studies of the sun and stars.
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The effects of these emissions in theupperatmosphereare more complex to assess, and the results of studies to date are not conclusive.
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I leave aside space research merely for the advancement of know ledge of theupperatmosphereand the like.
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We have a continuing research programme on theupperatmosphere, and results will be published as they become available.
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