Haines index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001237",
  "term": "Haines index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "This is also called the Lower Atmosphere Stability Index. It is computed from the\nmorning (12Z) soundings from RAOB stations across North America. The index is composed of a\nstability term and a moisture term. The stability term is derived from the temperature difference at\ntwo atmosphere levels. The moisture term is derived from the dew point depression at a single\natmosphere level. This index has been shown to be correlated with large fire growth on initiating\nand existing fires where surface winds do not dominate fire behavior. The Haines Indices range\nfrom 2 to 6 for indicating potential for large fire growth",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/haines-index/"
}