moist_static_energy

metpy.calc.moist_static_energy(heights, temperature, specific_humidity)[source]

Calculate the moist static energy of parcels.

This function will calculate the moist static energy following equation 3.72 in [Hobbs2006]. .. rubric:: Notes

  • \(T\) is temperature
  • \(z\) is height
  • \(q\) is specific humidity
Parameters:
  • heights (array-like) – Atmospheric height
  • temperature (array-like) – Atmospheric temperature
  • specific_humidity (array-like) – Atmospheric specific humidity
Returns:

pint.Quantity – The moist static energy