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CLOUD PRECIPITABLE WATER  

Definition

  • The total atmospheric water vapor contained in a vertical column of unit cross-sectional area (in a cloud) extending between any two specified levels, commonly expressed in terms of the height to which that water substance would stand if completely condensed and collected in a vessel of the same unit cross section. (en)

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  • 2013-02-14 14:39:20.0 [mpmorahan] Move Concepts delete broader relation (null); add broader relation (CLOUD PRECIPITABLE WATER [b709d6fc-f0cf-47de-bdbb-1cd875b5f3ab,63287] - CLOUD MICROPHYSICS [0cfcbaa7-727b-4199-8cca-93824b427e9b,82137]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/b709d6fc-f0cf-47de-bdbb-1cd875b5f3ab

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