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Mixed-layer depth

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007329

The vertical extent of the atmospheric or oceanic mixed layer, characterized by relatively uniform properties due to turbulent mixing. In the atmosphere, it is often determined by the height of the lowest capping inversion or the level where turbulent kinetic energy significantly decreases. This depth can range from tens of meters to several kilometers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007329
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsmixed-layer height; mixed-layer top; mixing height
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007329",
  "term": "Mixed-layer depth",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The vertical extent of the atmospheric or oceanic mixed layer, characterized by relatively uniform properties due to turbulent mixing. In the atmosphere, it is often determined by the height of the lowest capping inversion or the level where turbulent kinetic energy significantly decreases. This depth can range from tens of meters to several kilometers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mixed-layer height",
    "mixed-layer top",
    "mixing height"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mixed-layer-depth/"
}

Record 6,124 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.