Cum sole
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010455
A Latin phrase meaning "with the sun" that describes motion in the same direction as the sun's apparent path across the sky. In the Northern Hemisphere, this corresponds to a clockwise rotation or turning, while in the Southern Hemisphere it is counter-clockwise. The term is often used to describe the veering of wind, where the wind direction turns clockwise with increasing altitude.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010455 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Deasil |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A Latin phrase meaning \"with the sun\" that describes motion in the same direction as the sun's apparent path across the sky. In the Northern Hemisphere, this corresponds to a clockwise rotation or turning, while in the Southern Hemisphere it is counter-clockwise. The term is often used to describe the veering of wind, where the wind direction turns clockwise with increasing altitude.",
"see_also": [
"deasil"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cum-sole/"
}
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