What Affects Inversion Strength?
¥Cloud Cover
¥Clear skies-strong inversion
¥Cloudy skies-weak inversion
¥Land Characteristics
¥Snow cover-strong inversion
¥Bare ground-weaker inversion
¥Wind Speed
¥Calm winds-strong inversion
¥Strong winds-weak inversion
Weak IR
Strong IR
Absorption Re-Emission
Warm
Cold
Mixing with Fast Winds