stratosphere
n. layer of the Earth's atmosphere located between the troposphere and the mesosphere | ||||
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Stratosphere Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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stratosphere
Noun
1. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
(hypernym) layer
(part-holonym) atmosphere
(part-meronym) ozone layer, ozonosphere
Noun
1. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
(hypernym) layer
(part-holonym) atmosphere
(part-meronym) ozone layer, ozonosphere
Stratosphere Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Stratosphere
The region of the upper atmosphere extending from the tropopause (8 to 15 kilometers altitude) to about 50 kilometers. Its thermal structure, which is determined by its radiation balance, is generally very stable with low humidity.
The region of the upper atmosphere extending from the tropopause (8 to 15 kilometers altitude) to about 50 kilometers. Its thermal structure, which is determined by its radiation balance, is generally very stable with low humidity.
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
STRATOSPHERE
The layer of the atmosphere located between the troposphere and the mesosphere, characterized by a slight temperature increase and absence of clouds. It extends between 11 and 31 miles (17 to 50 kilometers) above the earth's surface. It is the location of the earth's ozone layer.
The layer of the atmosphere located between the troposphere and the mesosphere, characterized by a slight temperature increase and absence of clouds. It extends between 11 and 31 miles (17 to 50 kilometers) above the earth's surface. It is the location of the earth's ozone layer.
| Astronomy and Physics Terms by ExploreSpace.com |
Stratosphere
The cold region of a planetary atmosphere above the convecting regions (the troposphere), usually without vertical motions but sometimes exhibiting strong horizontal jet streams.
The cold region of a planetary atmosphere above the convecting regions (the troposphere), usually without vertical motions but sometimes exhibiting strong horizontal jet streams.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Stratosphere
Atmospheric layer found at an average altitude of 20 to 48 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Within the stratosphere exists the ozone layer. Ozone's absorption of ultraviolet sunlight causes air temperature within the stratosphere to increase with altitude.
Atmospheric layer found at an average altitude of 20 to 48 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Within the stratosphere exists the ozone layer. Ozone's absorption of ultraviolet sunlight causes air temperature within the stratosphere to increase with altitude.
Stratosphere Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Stratosphere
Second layer of the atmosphere, extending from about 19 to 48 kilometers (12 to 30 miles) above the earth's surface. It contains small amounts of gaseous ozone (O3), which filters out about 99 percent of the incoming harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Most commercial airline flights operate at a cruising altitude in the lower stratosphere. See ozone layer, ultraviolet radiation.
Second layer of the atmosphere, extending from about 19 to 48 kilometers (12 to 30 miles) above the earth's surface. It contains small amounts of gaseous ozone (O3), which filters out about 99 percent of the incoming harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Most commercial airline flights operate at a cruising altitude in the lower stratosphere. See ozone layer, ultraviolet radiation.
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Stratosphere
The portion of the atmosphere 10-to-25 miles above the earth's surface.
The portion of the atmosphere 10-to-25 miles above the earth's surface.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Stratosphere
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. It extends between 10 and 30 miles above the Earth's surface and contains the ozone layer in its lower portion. The stratospheric layer mixes relatively slowly; pollutants that enter it may remain for long periods of time.
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. It extends between 10 and 30 miles above the Earth's surface and contains the ozone layer in its lower portion. The stratospheric layer mixes relatively slowly; pollutants that enter it may remain for long periods of time.
Stratosphere Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Stratosphere Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Stratosphere Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Stratosphere
This article is about the stratosphere layer; for the hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, see Stratosphere Las Vegas.
The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere, and below the mesosphere. It is stratified in temperature, with warmer layers higher up and cooler layers farther down. This is in contrast to the troposphere near the Earth's surface, which is cooler higher up and warmer farther down. The border of the troposphere and stratosphere, the tropopause, is marked by where this inversion begins, which in terms of atmospheric thermodynamics is the equilibrium level. The stratosphere is situated between about 10 km (6 miles) and 50 km (31 miles) altitude above the surface at moderate latitudes, while at the poles it starts at about 8 km (5 miles) altitude.
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