METR215/Lecture 4: Parcel Buoyancy and Atmospheric Stability

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METR215/Lecture 4: Parcel Buoyancy and Atmospheric Stability. Menglin Susan Jin. Based on WH book and Prof Peter Lynch’s online notes. Stability of a System. Why dry air? Will this be hold for moisture air?. Why?. Assume: v=unit, or cancel v. Why is this?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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METR215/Lecture 4: Parcel Buoyancy and Atmospheric

StabilityMenglin Susan Jin

Based on WH book and Prof Peter Lynch’s online notes

Stability of a System

Why dry air?

Will this be hold for moisture air?

Why?

Assume: v=unit, or cancel v

Why is this?