atmospheric processes
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When It Isn’t As Humid As It Feels: Surface Dewpoint and Adaptability in a Changing Climate
Introduction I’ve lived in the Deep South for a few years. It can get pretty humid here. But usually, by the time October and November roll around, the air dries out. Winters are usually pleasant for this transplanted northerner, and even if the dewpoint temperature rises during the cool season, it remains tolerable. But in… Continue reading
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How the Atmosphere Works: A Process-Based Framework
This post introduces a process-based view of the atmosphere that explains how energy and mass move through thermodynamic, microphysical, radiative, and kinematic pathways. By tracing how these processes couple across scales, from the surface to the jet stream, we gain a clearer picture of convection, storm evolution, and the connections that organize weather and climate. Continue reading
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