Downdraft convective available potential energy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005112",
  "term": "Downdraft convective available potential energy",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the potential energy available for driving a downdraft in a convective storm. It represents the buoyant energy released as a parcel of air descends from a higher level to the surface, becoming colder and denser than its environment. High values indicate the potential for strong, damaging downdrafts and microbursts.",
  "abbreviation": "DCAPE",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downdraft-convective-available-potential-energy/"
}