Positive Area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002079",
  "term": "Positive Area",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The area on a sounding representing the layer in which a lifted parcel would be warmer than the environment; thus, the area between the environmental temperature profile and the path of the lifted parcel. Positive area is a measure of the energy available for convection; see CAPE.",
  "see_also": [
    "CAPE"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/positive-area/"
}