Smoke plume transport
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-025868
Whatever process may carry a plume vertically or horizontally in the atmosphere. Vertical transport is controlled by the buoyancy of the smoke plume and stability of the atmosphere. Horizontal transport is controlled by wind.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-025868 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Environmental events |
| References | https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/wildfire-smoke-guide-chapters-1-3.pdf |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-025868",
"term": "Smoke plume transport",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Smoke Plume Transport",
"definition": "Whatever process may carry a plume vertically or horizontally in the atmosphere. Vertical transport is controlled by the buoyancy of the smoke plume and stability of the atmosphere. Horizontal transport is controlled by wind.",
"subject": "Environmental events",
"references": [
"https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/wildfire-smoke-guide-chapters-1-3.pdf"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/smoke-plume-transport/"
}
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