D-value
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005197
The difference between the actual geopotential height of a constant pressure surface and the standard geopotential height for that pressure surface. It is often expressed in meters or decameters. A positive D-value indicates a higher-than-standard pressure surface, while a negative D-value indicates a lower-than-standard surface, providing insight into atmospheric pressure anomalies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005197 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "The difference between the actual geopotential height of a constant pressure surface and the standard geopotential height for that pressure surface. It is often expressed in meters or decameters. A positive D-value indicates a higher-than-standard pressure surface, while a negative D-value indicates a lower-than-standard surface, providing insight into atmospheric pressure anomalies.",
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