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Virtual Potential Temperature


   Weather TermDescription / Definition
   Virtual Potential Temperature The virtual potential temperature is the temperature a parcel at a specific pressure level and virtual temperature would have if it were lowered or raised to 1000 mb. This is defined by Poisson's equation.


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