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Semigeostrophic theory

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008790

A theoretical framework in atmospheric dynamics that describes large-scale and mesoscale atmospheric flows using the semigeostrophic equations. This theory provides insights into the development of fronts, cyclones, and other weather systems by incorporating key ageostrophic effects. It is a powerful tool for understanding the dynamics of balanced atmospheric motions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008790
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Semigeostrophic theory",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A theoretical framework in atmospheric dynamics that describes large-scale and mesoscale atmospheric flows using the semigeostrophic equations. This theory provides insights into the development of fronts, cyclones, and other weather systems by incorporating key ageostrophic effects. It is a powerful tool for understanding the dynamics of balanced atmospheric motions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/semigeostrophic-theory/"
}

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