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Natural Convection as a Heat Engine: A Theory for CAPE

Rennó, Nilton O. and Ingersoll, Andrew P. (1995) Natural Convection as a Heat Engine: A Theory for CAPE. In: 21st Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology : April 24-28, 1995, Miami, Florida. American Meteorological Society , Boston, MA, pp. 195-197. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20121214-094025305

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Abstract

In this study we look at planetary convection from a large-scale perspective, that is, in statistical equilibrium. We focus on the physical process by which convection adjusts unstable atmospheres. Our hypothesis is that atmospheric convection is a natural heat engine. Our objective is to present a framework usefull for the basic conceptual understanding of the equilibrium state of convecting atmospheres.


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Ingersoll, Andrew P.0000-0002-2035-9198
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