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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. atmospheric sciences
  3. atmospheric circulation
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. atmospheric sciences
  3. atmospheric circulation

Preferred term

atmospheric circulation

Type

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Synonyms

  • Hadley cell
  • Hadley circulation
  • wind circulation

Scope note

  • For the circulation of gases in the atmosphere; for the flow and circulation of air in buildings, equipment, etc. USE air flow.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13651

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