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potential vorticity

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002086

This plays an important role in the generation of vorticity in cyclogenesis, especially along the polar front. It is also very useful in tracing intrusions of stratospheric air deep into the troposphere in the vicinity of jet streaks.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-002086
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsabsolute potential vorticity
ReferencesNWS Glossary
See alsovorticity equation
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "This plays an important role in the generation of vorticity in cyclogenesis, especially along the polar front. It is also very useful in tracing intrusions of stratospheric air deep into the troposphere in the vicinity of jet streaks.",
  "synonyms": [
    "absolute potential vorticity"
  ],
  "see_also": [
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  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/potential-vorticity/"
}

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