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potential vorticity [pə′ten·chəl vȯr′tis·əd·ē] (fluid mechanics) The product of the absolute vorticity and the static stability, conservative in adiabatic flow, given by the expression (η/θ)(∂θ/∂p), where η is the absolute vorticity of a fluid parcel, θ the potential temperature, andpthe pressure. Also known as absolute potential vorticity. 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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They also act to transport relatively greater values of potential vorticity (the absolute vorticity ([zeta] + f) multiplied by the static stability ([partial derivative][theta]/[partial derivative]p)) from the stratosphere down to lower layers in the troposphere. |
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