BRN
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000378
(Bulk Richardson Number) A non-dimensional number relating vertical stability and vertical
shear (generally, stability divided by shear). High values indicate unstable and/or weakly-sheared
environments; low values indicate weak instability and/or strong vertical shear. Generally, values in the range
of around 50 to 100 suggest environmental conditions favorable for supercell development.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000378 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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"definition": "(Bulk Richardson Number) A non-dimensional number relating vertical stability and vertical\nshear (generally, stability divided by shear). High values indicate unstable and/or weakly-sheared\nenvironments; low values indicate weak instability and/or strong vertical shear. Generally, values in the range\nof around 50 to 100 suggest environmental conditions favorable for supercell development.",
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