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Meteorology
A database of terms pertaining to the scientific study of the atmosphere.
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network density
Weather; Meteorology
Measure of the proximity of observing stations in a network established for some specific meteorological studies or research.
net radiation
Weather; Meteorology
In general, the difference between absorbed and emitted radiation. Commonly used to refer to the surface radiation budget, but may be used more generally.
moderate gale
Weather; Meteorology
In the Beaufort wind scale, a wind with a speed from 28 to 33 knots (32 to 38 mph) or Beaufort Number 7 (Force 7).
modon
Weather; Meteorology
A dipole eddy structure of counterrotating flows, such as neighboring cyclonic and anticyclonic vortices that propagate through the mean flow together.
modular flow
Weather; Meteorology
Flow across a measuring device in which the water level upstream is not influenced by the downstream water level.
modulation
Weather; Meteorology
1. In general, the modification of some property of a phenomenon by another distinct phenomenon. 2. In radio, radar, sodar, and lidar, the modification of the amplitude, phase, or frequency of a ...
model atmosphere
Weather; Meteorology
Any theoretical representation of the atmosphere, particularly of vertical temperature distribution. See adiabatic atmosphere, homogeneous atmosphere, isothermal atmosphere, thermotropic model, ...