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Neutral surfaces

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007524

Surfaces in the ocean or atmosphere along which a fluid parcel can move without experiencing any buoyancy force. These surfaces are defined by a combination of temperature, salinity, and pressure such that the density of the parcel matches the density of its surroundings at all points along the path. They are used to trace the movement of water masses in the ocean.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007524
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007524",
  "term": "Neutral surfaces",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Surfaces in the ocean or atmosphere along which a fluid parcel can move without experiencing any buoyancy force. These surfaces are defined by a combination of temperature, salinity, and pressure such that the density of the parcel matches the density of its surroundings at all points along the path. They are used to trace the movement of water masses in the ocean.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/neutral-surfaces/"
}

Record 6,488 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.