Can Horizontal Radiation Fluxes Contribute to Net Column Heating?
Climate & Climate Zones1. Getting Started Radiative balance is a fundamental concept in Earth science that refers to the balance between incoming and outgoing radiation in the Earth’s atmosphere. The net radiation at the top of the atmosphere determines the overall energy budget of the Earth system and plays a critical role in shaping our climate. Traditionally, the
Why are temperatures within a few degrees of the all-time high actually pretty common?
Weather & Forecastspgsql FAQs Why are temperatures within a few degrees of the all-time high actually pretty common? Temperatures within a few degrees of the all-time high are actually pretty common due to several factors: What is the role of weather patterns in temperatures nearing the all-time high? Weather patterns play a significant role in temperatures nearing
Unraveling the Dispersion: Assessing the Distance for a 1000-Fold Reduction in COVID-19 Aerosol Emissions Downwind
Weather & ForecastsGetting Started The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the transmission of respiratory diseases by airborne particles. Aerosols, tiny particles suspended in the air, can carry the SARS-CoV-2 virus and contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Understanding how far downwind the concentration of viral particles decreases is critical to implementing effective public health measures. In
Do Self-Aggregation Simulations Depend Crucially on Radiative-Convective Equilibrium (RCE) Initial Conditions?
Climate & Climate ZonesIntroduction: Understanding Self-Aggregation Simulations and Radiative Convective Equilibrium (RCE) Self-aggregation simulations play a critical role in understanding the behavior of clouds and their impact on the Earth’s climate system. These simulations involve the spontaneous organization of moist convection into large, persistent cloud masses. A key aspect that influences the behavior of self-aggregation simulations is the
Exploring the Phenomenon: How a Branch Against a Window Curbs Condensation
Weather & ForecastsUnderstanding the Mechanism: How Does a Branch Against a Window Prevent Condensation? Condensation is a common phenomenon that occurs when water vapor in the air comes into contact with a cooler surface, causing it to change from a gaseous to a liquid state. It often appears as droplets or mist on windows, mirrors, or other