Isothermal atmosphere
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006723
A theoretical atmospheric model where the temperature is assumed to be constant with height. While not perfectly representative of the real atmosphere, this simplified model is useful for understanding basic atmospheric properties and deriving fundamental equations. It provides a baseline for comparing more complex atmospheric structures.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006723 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | exponential atmosphere |
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