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Active system

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003279

A weather system, such as a cyclone, front, or convective complex, that is currently producing or is forecast to produce significant meteorological phenomena like precipitation, strong winds, or thunderstorms. The term distinguishes it from a dissipating or inactive system that is weakening or no longer poses a threat. An active system is characterized by ongoing dynamic and thermodynamic processes, such as vertical motion and energy conversion, that sustain its structure and intensity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003279
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003279",
  "term": "Active system",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A weather system, such as a cyclone, front, or convective complex, that is currently producing or is forecast to produce significant meteorological phenomena like precipitation, strong winds, or thunderstorms. The term distinguishes it from a dissipating or inactive system that is weakening or no longer poses a threat. An active system is characterized by ongoing dynamic and thermodynamic processes, such as vertical motion and energy conversion, that sustain its structure and intensity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/active-system/"
}

Record 158 of 10,703 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.