rcatool.utils.atmosphys.theta_equivalent

rcatool.utils.atmosphys.theta_equivalent(tair, tdew, p, sh)[source]

Returns the equivalent potential temperature in units of Kelvin. Based on approximative formula from Bolton, D. 1980 See also: https://glossary.ametsoc.org/wiki/Equivalent_potential_temperature

Parameters:

  • tair – Air temperature (in units of Kelvin)

  • floats (float/array of) – Air temperature (in units of Kelvin)

  • tdew – Dew point temperature (in units of Kelvin)

  • floats – Dew point temperature (in units of Kelvin)

  • p – Pressure in units of hPa

  • floats – Pressure in units of hPa

  • sh – Specific humidity in units of kg/kg

  • floats – Specific humidity in units of kg/kg

Returns:

Equivalent potential temperature (in units of Kelvin)

Return type:

theta_e, floats/arrays of floats