inefficient and more energy is transferred to the atmosphere in form of heat than we
really use.
The Relative Humidity-RH is defined as the ratio, at a given temperature,
of the water vapor pressure in the atmosphere to the equilibrium (saturation)
value at that temperature. When saturation is reached, liquid is formed.
Such heat is causing a faster evaporation of water, which is a powerful greenhouse gas. On a global scale [4], the examination of surface data from over 15 000
weather stations and ships during 1975–2004 has shown that the atmospheric relative humidity increased by 0.5–2% per decade over the central and eastern United
Fig. 12.1 Trend of temperature and CO 2 atmospheric level
Fig. 12.2 Trend of temperature and CO 2 atmospheric level (NOAA data)
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really use.
The Relative Humidity-RH is defined as the ratio, at a given temperature,
of the water vapor pressure in the atmosphere to the equilibrium (saturation)
value at that temperature. When saturation is reached, liquid is formed.
Such heat is causing a faster evaporation of water, which is a powerful greenhouse gas. On a global scale [4], the examination of surface data from over 15 000
weather stations and ships during 1975–2004 has shown that the atmospheric relative humidity increased by 0.5–2% per decade over the central and eastern United
Fig. 12.1 Trend of temperature and CO 2 atmospheric level
Fig. 12.2 Trend of temperature and CO 2 atmospheric level (NOAA data)
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