Convective available potential energy

 

Name:convective_available_potential_energyAbbreviation:capeUnit:J kg-1
DefinitionAmount of potential energy an air parcels acquires when lifted adiabatically from its lifting condensation level to the level of neutral bouyancy.
ValidityDaily averaged
CommentComputed from instantaneous values at 00, 06, 12 and 18Z
Parameter
Discipline= 0Meteorological products
Parameter Category= 7Thermodynamic stability indices
Parameter Number= 6Convective available potential energy
Level
Type of first fixed surface= 1Ground or water surface
Scale factor of first fixed surface= all bits to 1Missing
Scaled value of first fixed surface= all bits to 1Missing
Type of second fixed surface= 8Nominal top of the atmosphere
Scale factor of second fixed surface= all bits to 1Missing
Scaled value of second fixed surface= all bits to 1Missing