Talk:Free convective layer

FCL? LFC?

Are we sure this is right? The Free Convective Layer (FCL) is between the level of free convection (LFC) and the Equilibrium Layer (EL)? The LFC article makes no mention of the FCL but it does say the LFC is above the Lifted Condensation Level (LCL) and below the layer where the air parcel is the same temperature as its surroundings (which is the definition of the EL). So is possible that the FCL is actually the same as the LFC with someone mixing up the LCL along the way?

Yes, the FCL is the layer at and above the LFC up to the EL. Usually the LFC is above the LCL (or CCL). The FCL is where a rising parcel is warmer than the ambient air. Sometimes there is a low-level inversion layer, which may be called a cap. This layer is below the LFC (and thus the FCL). If I misunderstood the question, let me know. Evolauxia (talk) 05:26, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, yes this does answer my question. It seemed like someone had added a separate article for the same region of the atmosphere, just using a different name. If indeed there is indeed a "Free Convective Layer" and also a "Layer of Free Convection" then I'm satisfied. Thanks again. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.233.98.74 (talk) 22:14, 21 July 2008 (UTC)