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Residual Layer

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024039

The elevated portion of a convective boundary layer that remains after a stable boundary layer develops at the ground (usually in late afternoon or early evening) and cuts off convection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-024039
FieldEnvironment
ReferencesDOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024039",
  "term": "Residual Layer",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The elevated portion of a convective boundary layer that remains after a stable boundary layer develops at the ground (usually in late afternoon or early evening) and cuts off convection.",
  "references": [
    "DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/residual-layer/"
}

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