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Indirect circulation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006504

An atmospheric circulation where the air parcels move in a direction opposite to what would be expected from thermal forcing, meaning warm air sinks and cold air rises. This type of circulation requires an external energy source to maintain itself against buoyancy forces. The Ferrel cell in the mid-latitudes is an example of an indirect circulation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006504
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "An atmospheric circulation where the air parcels move in a direction opposite to what would be expected from thermal forcing, meaning warm air sinks and cold air rises. This type of circulation requires an external energy source to maintain itself against buoyancy forces. The Ferrel cell in the mid-latitudes is an example of an indirect circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/indirect-circulation/"
}

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