Heaving
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006204
Describing the upward and downward vertical motion of an air parcel or a surface, often associated with atmospheric instability or wave phenomena. This process is a key component of convection, where warmer, less dense air rises. Heaving can also refer to the vertical oscillation of an instrument platform in response to environmental forces.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006204 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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