GEOG 2013 Lecture 8: Energy Humidity
10 Feb 2017
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Emit long wave radiation as long as above 0k. Qh=sensible heat flux( flow through area) density w m2 = j s-1 m-2. Qe= latent heat flux ( amount of energy used to evaporate water) Convective : energy transport when the medium moves [atmosphere] Qg= ground heat flux ( surface warmed up and conducted down into ground) Deltaqs= rate of change in energy storage - transformation of energy : radiation to k potential. The amount of form and convective energy flux varies over space and time. Gradient of that entity [ sensible heat= heat in air kinetic, latent = moisture ] Properties of surface such as conductivity of the ground, water availability. Convection /turbulence: (vertical motion)- impacted by stability and dynamics. Qe- delivers moisture to troposphere & releases latent heat when condensation in mid to troposphere. -> both important for temperature structure of the atmosphere and cloud precipitation et d to upper on etc.
