Concept information
Preferred term
atmospheric circulation
Definition(s)
- Occurring over various time periods and at various geographic scales, atmospheric circulation refers to the mass movement of air and energy through the Earth-atmosphere system. The driving force behind atmospheric circulation is the amount and intensity of solar energy, or insolation, which differs according to latitude, season, and hour of day. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Atmospheric Circulation]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GCGHFMK6-4
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