Upper air
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upper air
In synoptic meteorology and in weather observing, that portion of the atmosphere that is above the lower troposphere.
No distinct lower limit is set but the term can be generally applied to the levels above 850 mb.
Compare upper atmosphere.
Compare upper atmosphere.
