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lapse rate [′laps ‚rāt] (meteorology) The rate of decrease of temperature in the atmosphere with height. Sometimes, the rate of change of any meteorological element with height. 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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It possesses a greater surface to freezing level lapse rate and a higher absolute value of boundary layer moisture compared to the non-event mean sounding. For example, a company may have assumed a 5% to 10% lapse rate, but now, they may only get 1% to 2%, he said. The amended guideline also allows for the use of a modest lapse rate assumption (2%) for the first five years, followed by 1% to attained age 90 for contracts issued on or after January 1, 2007. |
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