Term: ground level inversion
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.G02703

Definition:
The inversion of the normal temperature gradient in the atmosphere; the temperature of the air increases with increasing height of the air above the ground. This leads to poor mixing of gases released below the inversion.

Related Terms:
1) inversion (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03146).
2) gradient (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.G02669).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2193 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'ground level inversion' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.G02703

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