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Fields of Study > atmospheric sciences > Earth atmosphere > troposphere
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > atmospheric sciences > Earth atmosphere > troposphere
Preferred Term:

troposphere

Definition:
That portion of the atmosphere from the Earth's surface to the stratosphere; that is, the lowest 10 to 20 kilometers of the atmosphere. The troposphere is characterized by decreasing temperature with height, appreciable vertical wind motion, appreciable water vapor content, and weather. Dynamically, the troposphere can be divided into the following layers: surface boundary layer, Ekman layer, and free atmosphere.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Earth atmosphere
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • planetary boundary layer
  • atmospheric boundary layer
  • Ekman layer
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/212234
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