Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is saturated air
A
The rate of evaporation is equal to the rate of condensation
2
Q
What temperature does the air become saturated?
A
Dew point temperature
3
Q
What is relative humidity
A
The ratio of the mass of water vapour actually present in a given parcel of air to the mass of water vapour which would cause saturation at the same temperature and pressure, expressed as a percentage
4
Q
What is an adiabatic process?
A
One in which temperature changes without any heat transfer into or out of the system
5
Q
What is the environmental lapse rate
A
2 degrees/1000 ft
6
Q
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate?
A
3 degrees per 1000ft
7
Q
What is the saturated adiabatic lapse rate?
A
1.5 degrees per 1000ft
