Skkey

Skkey, also known as the Skew-T diagram or thermodynamic diagram, is a graphical representation used in meteorology to display atmospheric data. It plots temperature, dew point, and pressure to analyze atmospheric stability and potential weather conditions. The vertical axis represents pressure, typically in millibars, while the horizontal axis shows temperature in degrees Celsius. The diagonal lines indicate constant potential temperature, which is useful for identifying temperature inversions and stability layers in the atmosphere. The skew in the temperature lines accounts for the adiabatic cooling of air as it rises, making it easier to analyze vertical temperature changes. Skkey diagrams are essential tools for meteorologists, providing a visual summary of atmospheric conditions that aids in forecasting and understanding weather phenomena.