convective condensation level
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000574
(abbrev. CCL)- The level in the atmosphere to which an air parcel, if heated from below, will rise dry adiabatically, without becoming colder than its environment just before the parcel becomes saturated. See Lifted Condensation Level (LCL).
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000574 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Abbreviation | CCL |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | conditional instability; level of free convection |
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