MLchartDataset catalogue

Shortwave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002476

Also known as Shortwave Trough; a disturbance in the mid or upper part of the atmosphere which induces upward motion ahead of it. If other conditions are favorable, the upward motion can contribute to thunderstorm development ahead of a shortwave.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-002476
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
SynonymsShortwave Trough
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002476",
  "term": "Shortwave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Also known as Shortwave Trough; a disturbance in the mid or upper part of the atmosphere which induces upward motion ahead of it. If other conditions are favorable, the upward motion can contribute to thunderstorm development ahead of a shortwave.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Shortwave Trough"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/shortwave/"
}

Record 2,475 of 3,164 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.