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Air – Mass YouTube Lecture Handouts
Air mass is a large volume of atmosphere that has uniform temperature and moisture. This air mass is of various types as explained in the video and there are various classifications for the same.
Global Air Mass
Classification Based on Source of Origin
Air mass is named by the combination of its humidity and temperature designation.
- Two terms for the humidity
- Four terms for the temperature
- Eight possible names.
Classification Based on Modification
Application of Air Masses
Weather results from the dominance of an air mass.
- Moist air mass experiences daytime surface heating, convection, and late afternoon thunderstorms.
- Night time cooling results in heat loss and fog.
The weather will generally be described by the characteristics of the dominating air mass.
Criticism of Air Masses
Refer video for the same.
✍ Manishika