In this article we will discuss about the meaning and variation of absolute humidity. The actual amount of water vapour in a given volume of air, that is, the weight per volume, such as pounds per 1,000 cubic feet, is called the absolute humidity. A direct relationship exists among the dew point, the vapour pressure, and the absolute humidity because, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the heat budget of the earth and its atmosphere. (1) Incoming Shortwave Solar Radiation and the Heat Budget of the earth and the Atmosphere: The earth receives most of its energy from the sun through shortwave solar radiation. The solar energy radiated towards the earth's surface (1/2 billionth part of the total energy [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Jet Stream 2. Properties of Jet Stream 3. Types 4. Index Cycles 5. Significance. Meaning of Jet Stream: The strong and rapidly moving circumpolar westerly air circulation in a narrow belt of a few hundred kilometers width in the upper limit of troposphere is called jet stream. The circulation of [...]