Understand why temperature is constant

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In the discussion about temperature constancy in the Stratopause, Mesopause, and Thermopause regions of the atmosphere, it is clarified that temperatures are not constant in these layers. An idealized temperature profile is referenced, but it does not accurately represent real atmospheric conditions at all times and locations. Variations in temperature can occur due to factors such as data averaging over years and the application of specific statistical methods. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of atmospheric temperature behavior rather than a simplistic view of constancy.
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Does anybody knows the reasons why in Stratopause, Mesopause, Thermopause regions of the atmosphere the temperature is constant? Thanks in advance.
 
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It is not.
 
Here are the temperature variations with altitude: http://vortex.plymouth.edu/atmosphere/layers.html
 
Beware that the temperature profile shown in that link is idealized one. It is not at any time, and space representative of real atmosphere. This may result only if years and years of data are averaged taken be the same instrument, or certain statistical methods applied. (just for clarity)
 

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