A question about atmosphere layers

[termina]

Hello there!

Layers of our atmosphere are said to be counted according to their temperature,
then why don't scientists include the places where temperature is stable with altitude (as shown in the picture) as distinct and additionnal atmospheric layers?Thank you

 

[JaredJames]

Those altitudes in the picture are only guidelines. It varies from the poles to the equator.

Have you not considered that those stable areas are actually the boundary markers, distinguishing between the levels?

 

[I like Serena]

Hello there!

Layers of our atmosphere are said to be counted according to their temperature,
then why don't scientists include the places where temperature is stable with altitude (as shown in the picture) as distinct and additionnal atmospheric layers?

Thank you

I believe that they do.
There called tropopause, stratopause and mesopause.
Although these are more separators between the layers.

I would assume this is because in the different layers different processes take place and the "pauses" only mark the area where one process shifts into another process, which looks like a stable area, but basically is only a transition from one layer to another.

 

[JaredJames]

I believe that they do.
There called tropopause, stratopause and mesopause.

Correct.

 

[pmacias]

for your question. The layers of our atmosphere are indeed primarily classified based on temperature, as this is a major factor that affects the behavior and characteristics of each layer. However, it is important to note that there are other factors that also contribute to the formation and classification of atmospheric layers, such as air pressure, density, and composition.

The stable temperature zones shown in the picture may not be considered distinct atmospheric layers because they do not have significant differences in these other factors compared to the surrounding layers. They are often referred to as transition zones or boundary regions, where the characteristics of two adjacent layers overlap.

Additionally, the boundaries between atmospheric layers are not always clearly defined and can vary depending on location, time of day, and weather conditions. Therefore, while the temperature may be stable in these transition zones, other factors may still be changing and influencing the behavior of the atmosphere.

I hope this helps to clarify the classification of atmospheric layers and the role of stable temperature zones within them. Thank you for your interest in the science of our atmosphere.