Glossary A
Deutsch: Luftstrom / Español: Flujo de aire / Português: Fluxo de ar / Français: Flux d'air / Italiano: Flusso d'aria
Airflow in the environmental context refers to the movement of air within natural and artificial systems, influencing weather patterns, climate, air quality, and ecosystem dynamics. Airflow plays a crucial role in the distribution of heat, moisture, and pollutants, and is a key factor in processes like wind patterns, ventilation, and the Dispersion of contaminants. Understanding airflow is essential for managing environmental issues such as air pollution, energy efficiency, and climate control.
Deutsch: Luftwege / Español: Vías aéreas / Português: Vias aéreas / Français: Voies aériennes / Italiano: Vie aeree /
Airways are all passageways of the respiratory tract from mouth or nares down to and including respiratory bronchioles. To be contrasted with Air Spaces.
Deutsch: Alaska / Español: Alaska / Português: Alasca / Français: Alaska / Italiano: Alaska
Alaska in the environmental context refers to the U.S. state located in the northwest extremity of North America, which is notable for its diverse and extreme landscapes ranging from vast Arctic tundra to dense forests and mountainous regions. This region is a focal point for many environmental studies due to its unique ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and the significant impacts of climate change observed there.
An Albedo or solar reflectance, is a measure of a material's ability to reflect sunlight (including the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths) on a scale of 0 to 1. An albedo