Primary Circulation

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Primary Circulation

In meteorology, the prevailing fundamental atmospheric circulation on a planetary scale which must exist in response to radiation differences with latitude, to the rotation of the planet, and to the particular distribution of land and oceans; and which is required from the viewpoint of conservation of energy.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use