Convective Available Potential Energy
GPTKB entity
Statements (21)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
meteorological term
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:CAPE
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| gptkbp:calculationMethod |
atmospheric sounding
temperature profile dew point profile |
| gptkbp:category |
atmospheric thermodynamics
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| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
meteorologists
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| gptkbp:higherValuesIndicate |
greater potential for severe weather
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Convective Available Potential Energy
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| gptkbp:importantFor |
tornado forecasting
hail forecasting severe convective storms updraft strength estimation |
| gptkbp:measures |
J/kg
Joules per kilogram |
| gptkbp:oppositeConcept |
Convective Inhibition
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
atmospheric instability
thunderstorm development |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
weather forecasting
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:CAPE
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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