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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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| In the MIST (Microburst and Severe
Thunderstorm) field project conducted in northern Alabama, Atkins and
Wakimoto (hereby AW 1991) showed that wet microbursts form in
environments characterized by low-level moisture overlain by a mid-level
dry layer (which was usually advected from the northwest).
The particulate matter (or any non-reacting combustion product) is
tracked through the use of Lagrangian particles which are advected with
the overall flow. Southerly winds advected warm, moist
air northward from the Gulf of Mexico. |
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