Orographic Rainfall Estimation

Estimate orographic (relief) rainfall from terrain rise, airflow velocity, and atmospheric moisture content.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Estimate orographic (relief) rainfall from terrain rise, airflow velocity, and atmospheric moisture content

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Terrain rise — The terrain rise recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Airflow velocity — The airflow velocity recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Atmospheric moisture content — The atmospheric moisture content recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the orographic rainfall result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the terrain rise, airflow velocity, atmospheric moisture content for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Estimate orographic (relief) rainfall from terrain rise, airflow velocity, and atmospheric moisture content. Use the orographic rainfall result to inform your clinical assessment.

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