EA: SHOWALTER_ATMOSPHERE_STABILITY_INDEX
Status:
STD 2005/06/07
Code:
1245
Concept definition:
The degree of stability of the layer of the <
ATMOSPHERE
> extending from a level near the <
PLANETARY_SURFACE
> of the <
EARTH
> to the 500 hectopascals (500 millibar) pressure as calculated by the Showalter method; Showalter atmosphere stability index.
Attribute value type:
REAL
Unit equivalence class label:
PURE_NUMBER
Reference type:
IR
Reference:
[
WMO182
, S1030, "Showalter's stability index"]
Supplemental references:
Group membership:
ATMOSPHERE
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