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ANTICYCLONE FROID [1 record]

Record 1 2005-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Anticyclone which is cold relative to surrounding areas at the same levels; usually only the lower layers are considered.

OBS

The anticyclonic intensity of a cold high decreases with height in accordance with the thermal wind equation.

OBS

cold high ... the opposite of a warm high.

Key term(s)
  • cold core anticyclone
  • cold core high

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Anticyclone qui est froid par rapport au voisinage aux mêmes niveaux; on ne considère habituellement que les basses couches.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Anticiclón que, a un nivel dado, es frío con relación a su entorno.

OBS

Usualmente se refiere a las capas bajas.

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