Spherical shell apparatus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009135",
  "term": "Spherical shell apparatus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A laboratory device consisting of two concentric spheres with the space between them filled with fluid, used to simulate large-scale geophysical flows. The apparatus is mounted on a rotating table to model the effects of a planet's rotation, and heating or cooling can be applied to the inner and outer boundaries to drive convection. These experiments are used to study the dynamics of planetary atmospheres and oceans in a controlled setting.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spherical-shell-apparatus/"
}