Thermoclinicity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009602
A measure of the horizontal gradient of temperature within a fluid, particularly in the ocean or atmosphere. It quantifies the rate at which temperature changes across a horizontal distance. High thermoclinicity indicates strong temperature fronts, which are often associated with significant weather or oceanographic phenomena.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009602 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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