Autobarotropic
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003714
Describing an atmosphere or fluid in which surfaces of constant pressure (isobaric surfaces) and surfaces of constant density (isosteric surfaces) coincide. In such a state, the density of a fluid parcel depends only on its pressure, and no solenoids are present to generate circulation. This condition is a special case of a barotropic atmosphere and is primarily a theoretical concept used in simplified atmospheric models.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003714 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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