static stability

The stability of an atmosphere in hydrostatic equilibrium with respect to vertical displacements, usually considered by the parcel method. Also known as convectional stability; convection stability; hydrostatic stability; vertical stability.

Related terms:

• neutral stability
• Showalter stability index
• vertical stability
• hydrostatic stability
• convectional stability
• convection stability
• stability chart
• stability index
• adiabatic equilibrium
• absolute stability