INVRN
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001429
Inversion- Generally, a departure from the usual increase or decrease in an atmospheric property with altitude. Specifically
it almost always refers to a temperature inversion, i.e., an increase in temperature with height, or to the layer
within which such an increase occurs. An inversion is present in the lower part of a cap.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001429 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Inversion- Generally, a departure from the usual increase or decrease in an atmospheric property with altitude. Specifically\nit almost always refers to a temperature inversion, i.e., an increase in temperature with height, or to the layer\nwithin which such an increase occurs. An inversion is present in the lower part of a cap.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/invrn/"
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