atmosphere_convective_inhibition_wrt_surface
completeCreated: June 1, 2023
Proposer: Jonathan Gregory
Proposed Date: 2023-05-01
Change Date: June 1, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
Term: atmosphere_convective_inhibition_wrt_surface
Unit: J kg -1
Unit ref: JPKG
AMIP:
GRIB:
Convective inhibition is the amount of energy per unit mass required to overcome the negatively buoyant energy exerted by the environment on a parcel of air. Convective inhibition is often abbreviated as "CIN" or "CINH". It is calculated by integrating the negative temperature difference between the surrounding atmosphere and a parcel of air lifted adiabatically from the surface to its equilibrium level.
Change Date: June 1, 2023, 4:16 p.m.
Term: atmosphere_convective_inhibition_wrt_surface
Unit: J kg-1
Unit ref: JPKG
AMIP:
GRIB:
Convective inhibition is the amount of energy per unit mass required to overcome the negatively buoyant energy exerted by the environment on a parcel of air. Convective inhibition is often abbreviated as "CIN" or "CINH". It is calculated by integrating the negative temperature difference between the surrounding atmosphere and a parcel of air lifted adiabatically from the surface to its equilibrium level.