the jet stream
The band of wind that travels in the upper troposphere is called the jet stream. It is a narrow, fast-flowing air current that can have a significant impact on weather patterns and air travel.
The lower atmosphere, also known as the troposphere, is the layer closest to the Earth's surface where weather events occur. The upper atmosphere includes the stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere, extending from the troposphere to space. The upper atmosphere plays a role in processes like ozone formation and protecting Earth from harmful solar radiation.
No, the ionosphere is not where the troposphere stops getting colder. The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where temperatures generally decrease with altitude until reaching the tropopause, the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, which is typically where temperatures start to stabilize or increase. The ionosphere, on the other hand, is a region of the upper atmosphere, above the mesosphere, that contains ionized particles and is influenced by solar radiation.
To avoid turbulence, most commercial jets fly in the upper layer of the troposphere, which varies in height depending on latitude, typically 40,000 feet (5 km). This is on the border of the tropopause, just above the troposphere, and the lower layer of the stratosphere in some cases.
The Stratosphere does not end at 9 miles in the first place. The Stratosphere STARTS at 17 km so if you do the math, you will know that the Stratosphere does not end at 9 miles.Secondly, the Stratosphere ends at 17 km because that's where the Mesosphere starts.
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The upper limit of the troposphere is called the tropopause.
No. The jet stream is in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere.
The main jet streams are located near the tropopause, the transition between the troposphere (where temperature decreases with altitude) and the stratosphere(where temperature increases with altitude).
The upper troposphere is the region of the Earth's atmosphere located above the lower troposphere and below the stratosphere. It typically extends from an altitude of around 8 to 15 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The upper troposphere plays a significant role in weather patterns and atmospheric circulation.
Jet Streams
The jet stream is a high-altitude, fast-moving air current that flows from west to east in a wavy pattern in the atmosphere. There are polar and subtropical jet streams located in the upper levels of the troposphere, typically between 6 to 9 miles above the Earth's surface.
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