hmérsékletgrádiens

Hmérsékletgrádiens refers to the rate of change in temperature over a distance. It is a fundamental concept in meteorology and climatology, describing how temperature varies horizontally or vertically within the atmosphere or across the Earth's surface. A significant hmérsékletgrádiens indicates a rapid temperature change over a short distance, while a small hmérsékletgrádiens means the temperature changes slowly.

In the atmosphere, horizontal temperature gradients are often associated with weather fronts, where air masses of different temperatures meet. These gradients are crucial drivers of atmospheric circulation and wind patterns. Vertical hmérsékletgrádiens, also known as lapse rates, describe how temperature decreases with increasing altitude. The standard atmospheric lapse rate is approximately 6.5 degrees Celsius per kilometer, but this can vary depending on atmospheric conditions. Understanding hmérsékletgrádiens is essential for predicting weather phenomena, studying climate patterns, and analyzing energy transfer within the Earth system. It is a key factor in the development of storms, the movement of air masses, and the overall thermal structure of the atmosphere.