Indirect cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006503",
  "term": "Indirect cell",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of atmospheric circulation cell that is driven by the larger-scale dynamics of adjacent direct cells, rather than by direct thermal forcing. The Ferrel cell in the mid-latitudes is an example, where air rises at 60 degrees latitude and sinks at 30 degrees latitude, driven by the Hadley and polar cells. This circulation transports heat and momentum poleward.",
  "see_also": [
    "direct cell"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/indirect-cell/"
}