Atmospheric Sciences

The outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere is called the corona. It is only visible during a total solar eclipse or with specialized instruments like a coronagraph. The corona is much hotter than the layers below it, despite being farther from the sun's surface.

Stratus clouds are typically associated with overcast or foggy weather conditions. They often produce light precipitation such as drizzle or light rain. Stratus clouds can also lead to cool and gloomy conditions, especially when they cover large areas of the sky for an extended period.

The Earth's first three layers of the atmosphere, starting from the surface, are the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. The troposphere is where most weather occurs, the stratosphere contains the ozone layer that protects us from the sun's harmful rays, and the mesosphere is where meteors burn up upon entering the atmosphere.

Water vapor's concentration in the atmosphere can vary greatly in both time and location, making it difficult to accurately represent in a static graph. Additionally, water vapor is highly variable across vertical layers of the atmosphere, further complicating its representation in a simple graph.

Cumulonimbus clouds, the better known as thunderhead.

Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to have liquid water on its surface and a dense atmosphere suitable for supporting life as we know it. Other planets like Mars might have some water ice at the poles, and Venus has a thick atmosphere but no liquid water on its surface.

One effect of being at a low altitude is higher air pressure, which can increase the amount of oxygen available for breathing. This can lead to improved physical performance and reduced risk of altitude sickness.

The ionosphere is primarily composed of oxygen and nitrogen gases. These gases are ionized by solar radiation and energetic particles, creating charged particles that play a key role in the propagation of radio waves and other forms of communication in the Earth's atmosphere.

The outer planets have thick atmospheres because they are so big. The bigger the planet, the stronger the gravitational pull. This means that the bigger planets pull in more gasses, which creates a bigger, thicker atmosphere.

Mesosphere is derived from the Greek words Mesos meaning meaning Middle and Spharia meaning Sphere.

The Mesosphere is the protector of life on Earth, it is estimated that 40 tones of Meteors fall to Earth everyday and is destroyed there, we call them shooting stars and make wishes. Well we did just escape death.

The Mesosphere is at the right altitude to allow planes to fly but just below that which enables us to enter space.

Also the higher up in the Mesosphere we go the higher the temperature at its outer limits it can be 90ºC.

Rare notiucent clouds, the highest clouds in the atmosphere, composed of water and ice.

Spacecraft are used to carry instruments and apparatus outside Earth's atmosphere. These spacecraft can be satellites, space probes, or crewed spacecraft like the International Space Station. They are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space and transport equipment to conduct experiments, gather data, or perform missions in space.

A fast-moving current of air found near the top of the troposphere is known as the jet stream. It forms due to the temperature differences between air masses and plays a significant role in shaping weather patterns. Jet streams can influence the movement of storms and aircraft flying in the upper atmosphere.

There really isn't one. The Coriolis effect has been demonstrated in tanks as small as a few feet across, provided that one waits long enough for residual currents from filling the tank to die down.

There are many different types of shorelines. Some examples are fine-grained sand beaches, riprap structures or sheltered man-made structures. Fine-grained sand beaches are beaches with fine sand, riprap structures are rocky shorelines and man-made structures are structures like docks, built by men.

Jerimoth Hill is the highest point in Rhode Island, with an elevation of 812 feet (247 meters).

Meteorologists use a combination of current weather data, computer models, and atmospheric trends to make accurate weather predictions. They analyze factors such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind patterns to forecast how the weather will change in the near future. Advanced technology and satellite data also help to improve the accuracy of weather forecasting.

Another name for the ionosphere is the thermosphere.

Oxygen is crucial for most forms of life on Earth because it is used in the process of cellular respiration to produce energy. It is also involved in various biochemical reactions within organisms. Additionally, oxygen plays a key role in the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

ok this is just a thought.

Blue Sky Thinking means when you think you making a good thought but people can see right through your thought.

Just like at night when you can see right throught the atmosphere to the moon and stars.

Good idea, but not the way it is usually used.

Blue sky thinking is thinking that doesn't have a particular goal.

So it is not thinking to solve a problem, it is just thinking for the sake of ideas.

There is no ceiling, it can go anywhere.

Universities talk about blue skies research.

This is research which aims to find things out 'just because'.

Contrast with research to find out the answer to something or solve a problem e.g. find the cure for an illness, or a better way to make a car tyre or something.

I disagree. I believe it has to do with the care free unrestricted pursuit of a goal. To takle a problem intuitively and inspired. Without goal or just because is pointless and far from my understanding.

Advantage: A barometer can accurately measure changes in atmospheric pressure, which helps predict changes in the weather. Disadvantage: Barometers require calibration and maintenance to ensure accuracy, and they can be sensitive to factors like temperature and altitude.

The altitude of St. Cloud, MN is approximately 1,132 feet (345 meters) above sea level.

Clear weather is more commonly found near Fargo, North Dakota, as it experiences on average more sunny days than cloudy days throughout the year. However, weather can be variable, so clouds are still possible, especially during transitional seasons or when weather systems move through the area.