GEO 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Pressure-Gradient Force, Coriolis Force, Thermal Wind
25 Jul 2016
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Most dynamic and vibrant part of the atmosphere, the temperature reduces with altitude at a rate of -6. 4 degrees celsius, it is also the zone that is characterized by dynamic weather patterns, As you move up the troposphere, pressure reduces with altitude. In the zone thermal conditions stabilizes because it is a transition zone to the next layer. Categorized by temperature inversion, temperature increases with altitude, high accumulation of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, methane, mercury, etc. As you move by the stratosphere, you have a transition zone called stratopause, and temperatures become stable. Air is exceedingly light, and there is high amount of ice crystals. Temperature reduces with altitude, and pressure also reduces with altitude. Greater degree of ionization due to large amount of gamma race. As you go higher, you are entering space. High pressure systems: mass of cool dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds.
