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The convection cell that connects the polar jet stream and the subtropical jet stream is known as the Ferrel Cell. This cell operates between the polar cell and the Hadley cell, facilitating the movement of air and influencing weather patterns. The Ferrel Cell plays a crucial role in the dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere, where it helps to transfer energy and moisture between these two jet streams.
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The jet stream is a narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere that is driven by the temperature difference between air masses. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluid (in this case, air). The jet stream is influenced by the temperature contrasts created by convection, particularly between the polar and tropical air masses.
Convection current is a stream of fluid propelled by thermal convection. Convection is mostly around gas and liquid
The Gulf Stream is an example of convection current.
The Gulf Stream is an example of convection current.
The polar cell is the convection cell in the atmosphere that lies closest to the pole. It is characterized by air rising at 60 degrees latitude, moving towards the pole, cooling and sinking at the pole, and then flowing back towards 60 degrees latitude. This circulation pattern helps redistribute heat and moisture globally.
It is a convection current.
Convection is used to transfer heat or mass through fluids like air or water by the movement of the fluid itself. This process helps distribute heat evenly in a room through convection heaters or circulate warm or cool air in buildings using HVAC systems. In cooking, convection ovens use a fan to circulate hot air, reducing cooking time and providing even baking.
The convection cell that lies to the north of the polar jet stream is the polar cell. This cell is one of the three major atmospheric circulation cells and is characterized by cold air descending at the poles, flowing towards the equator at the surface, and rising again at around 60 degrees latitude. The polar jet stream, which is a fast-flowing air current, forms at the boundary between the polar cell and the mid-latitude Ferrel cell.
The jet stream.