ATOC 184 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Fahrenheit, Arctic Circle, Radiant Flux
14 Mar 2016
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Properties of the atmosphere temperature, pressure, moisture, wind. Temperature is a measure of the average speed of molecule movement in a substance. The movement is faster for higher temperatures and slower for lower temperatures. Absolute zero (temp -273) the molecules are no longer vibrating. Different temperature scales were developed based the phases of water (celsius) and human comfort (fahrenheit). The fahrenheit scale was largely developed based on typical outdoor temperatures in england. Celsius: scientific use; freezing and boiling point of water. Freezing point 0 - 100 boiling point. Based upon the concept that 0 degrees is set to an energy state in which there is no molecule movement. Absolute zero (0 k) = -459. 67 f & -273 c. The coldest and warmest temperature are over land. Given different latitude, its colder in water. Heat capacity: how many heat energy needed to change the temperature.
