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Stability Flashcards

1
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Conditionally unstable

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Atmosphere is stable for unsaturated air but unstable for saturated air

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ELR

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Environmental lapse rate
ISA 2° 1000’

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ALR

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Adiabatic lapse rate
Parcel rises or falls due to difference in heat
Expands as altitude increases

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4
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DALR

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Dry adiabatic lapse rate
3° per 1000’
Unsaturated

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5
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SALR

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saturated adiabatic lapse rate 1.5° per 1000’

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6
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Isotherm

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Temp remains constant

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