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advection the transference of heat energy in a horizontal stream of gas, esp of air advection [‚ad′vek·shən] (meteorology) The process of transport of an atmospheric property solely by the mass motion of the atmosphere. (oceanography) The process of transport of water, or of an aqueous property, solely by the mass motion of the oceans, most typically via horizontal currents. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Observed data and gridded-model output show the strong winds occurred in considerable low-level cold advection along and behind a secondary cold front and beneath a strong inversion that decoupled the lower layers from aloft. This type is characterized by strong cold advection from the north and northwest while the relative humidity remains quite low. |
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