Rayleigh-Bénard convection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010719",
  "term": "Rayleigh-Bénard convection",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of natural convection that occurs in a fluid layer heated from below and cooled from above, leading to the formation of regular cellular patterns. When the temperature difference exceeds a critical value, buoyancy forces overcome viscous forces, initiating fluid motion. This phenomenon is a fundamental model for understanding atmospheric convection and cloud formation processes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rayleigh-benard-convection/"
}