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LOW-LEVEL JET STREAM [1 record]

Record 1 2021-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A jet stream that is typically found in the lower 2-3 km of the troposphere.

OBS

In most sources, the designations "low-level jet" and "low-level jet stream" are considered as synonyms. But according to some authors, they are not synonymous because they show obvious dfferences in their distribution, horizontal and vertical structure, diurnal variations, formation mechanisms, as well as their effects on rainstorms.

Key term(s)
  • low-level jetstream

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Courant-jet à un niveau très inférieur à ceux des courants-jets de la haute troposphère.

OBS

Par exemple : le courant-jet sur l'Afrique orientale à environ 1,5 km [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Corriente en chorro situada mucho más baja que la troposfera superior.

OBS

Ejemplos son la corriente en chorro sobre la parte oriental de África a unos 1,5 km y la corriente en chorro nocturna.

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