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Preferred term

RELATIVE VORTICITY  

Definition

  • The counter-clockwise (CCW) or clockwise (CW) circulation of weather systems. CCW (cyclonic) rotation is considered "+" ... same as Earth; CW (anticyclonic) rotation is considered to be "-"; consists of two parts: relative vorticity due to curved flow and that due to wind shear. (en)

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  • 2021-10-20 09:25:36.0 [tstevens] Insert Concept add broader relation (RELATIVE VORTICITY [ace6a51d-36af-4330-893f-d1fecc8ac904,778212] - VORTICITY [55715ed3-471e-46a8-97b6-b463708a2cbe,776114]);
  • 2021-10-21 15:47:26.0 [tstevens] insert Definition (id: null text: The counter-clockwise (CCW) or clockwise (CW) circulation of weather systems. CCW (cyclonic) rotation is considered "+" ... same as Earth; CW (anticyclonic) rotation is considered to be "-"; consists of two parts: relative vorticity due to curved flow and that due to wind shear. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ace6a51d-36af-4330-893f-d1fecc8ac904

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