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The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 14,000 professionals, ...
A water mass identified by a salinity minimum found at a depth of about 600 m in the North Pacific Ocean. It is formed at various locations along the Arctic Polar Front and spreads toward the equator between the central water and the deep water. The equivalent water mass in the Atlantic Ocean is known as Arctic Intermediate Water.
Industry:Weather
A warm south wind blowing through Rotenturm Pass in the Transylvanian Alps.
Industry:Weather
A warning, for marine interests, of impending winds up to 28 knots (32 mph). After 1 January 1958, the storm-warning signals for this condition became 1) one triangular red pennant by day and 2) a red lantern over a white lantern by night. See storm warning.
Industry:Weather
A water mass found between 1000 and 3000 m in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by very sluggish flow and correspondingly low oxygen content. See deep water.
Industry:Weather
A very sensitive electrostatic electrometer for measuring small potential differences. It consists of a metal needle in the form of a lemniscate suspended horizontally inside a short metal container that has been divided into four electrically insulated quadrants. In the most frequent mode of operation, alternate quadrants are electrically connected to the terminals of a battery that has a grounded midpoint. The unknown potential is applied to the needle, causing a rotation proportional to this potential.
Industry:Weather
A very narrow, long, sometimes meandering, cumulus cloud formation that is frequently visible in satellite imagery. It is generally associated with a cold front or a land–sea breeze front.
Industry:Weather
