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Convection Initiation (Some Theory & Fundamentals)

Convection Initiation (Some Theory & Fundamentals). Stan Trier NCAR (MMM Division). Outline. Assessment of vertical stability a. Review of parcel theory and conditional instability i. CAPE, CIN and Skew-T (sounding) diagrams b. Potential instability and layer lifting

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Stability & Cloud Development

Stability & Cloud Development. This chapter discusses: Definitions and causes of stable and unstable atmospheric air Processes that cause instability and cloud development. Stability & Movement.

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Lapse Rates and Stability of the Atmosphere

Lapse Rates and Stability of the Atmosphere. What is a lapse rate?. A lapse rate is defined as the rate of change in temperature observed while moving upwards through the Earth's atmosphere. Atmospheric Temperature Profile with Height. Key points.

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Lapse Rates and Stability of the Atmosphere

Lapse Rates and Stability of the Atmosphere. What is a lapse rate?. A lapse rate is defined as the rate of change in temperature observed while moving upwards through the Earth's atmosphere. Atmospheric Temperature Profile with Height. Key points.

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AOS 100: Weather and Climate

AOS 100: Weather and Climate. Instructor: Nick Bassill Class TA: Courtney Obergfell. Miscellaneous. Homework Reminder Exam Reminder. Review of September 22 nd : More Radiation.

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Atmospheric Stability

Atmospheric Stability. The resistance of the atmosphere to vertical motion. Stable air resists vertical motion Unstable air encourages vertical motion. ? pressure (expansion) ? volume = cooling. Air Falling. Air Rising. ? pressure (compression) ? volume = warming.

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