To determine atmospheric stability, compare the calculated lapse rate from given temperature profiles with the standard lapse rate of 6.5 K per km to identify if the atmosphere is stable, unstable, or inversely stable.
Step-by-step explanation:
The atmospheric stability can be determined by analyzing the given temperature profiles and comparing the observed lapse rate to the standard lapse rate which is approximately 6.5 K per km in a neutral atmosphere. If the temperature decreases with height at a rate faster than the standard lapse rate, the atmosphere is considered absolutely unstable. If it decreases less quickly, it is stable or inversely stable. Using the provided data points for each of the temperature profiles, we can calculate the lapse rate by finding the change in temperature over the change in altitude (given in meters), and then compare this to the standard lapse rate to determine the atmospheric stability for each profile.
The probable question can be: Problem 3: Determine the atmospheric stability for each of the following temperature profiles. Show all work and explain choices. [1.5 points) a. Z, m T, "C b. Z, m T, C c. Z, m T,"C 1.5 5.49 12 18.05 8 29.55 339 0.18 279 19.67 339 18.93