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Right rear quadrant

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002326

(Abbrev. RRQ) - Used interchangably with Right Entrance Region; the area upstream from and to the right of an upper-level jet max (as would be viewed looking along the direction of flow). Upward motion and severe thunderstorm potential sometimes are increased in this area relative to the wind speed maximum. See also exit region, left front quadrant.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-002326
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
See alsoExit region; Left front quadrant
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Right rear quadrant",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Right Rear Quadrant",
  "definition": "(Abbrev. RRQ) - Used interchangably with Right Entrance Region; the area upstream from and to the right of an upper-level jet max (as would be viewed looking along the direction of flow). Upward motion and severe thunderstorm potential sometimes are increased in this area relative to the wind speed maximum. See also exit region, left front quadrant.",
  "see_also": [
    "Exit Region",
    "Left Front Quadrant"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/right-rear-quadrant/"
}

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