Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Thermally Direct & Indirect Circulations

Thermally direct circulations are when warm air rises and cold air sinks, converting potential energy into kinetic energy by lowering the center of mass (i.e. Hadley and Polar cells).


Thermally indirect circulations are when cold air rises and warm air sinks, converting kinetic energy into potential energy by raising the center of mass (i.e. Ferrel cell).


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