Ferrel cell
The Ferrel cell is a large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern found in the mid-latitudes, typically between 30° and 60° latitude. It plays a crucial role in weather systems and is characterized by the movement of air from the subtropics toward the poles at high altitudes, while surface winds blow from the west to the east. This circulation helps to distribute heat and moisture around the Earth.
In the Ferrel cell, the interaction between the warm air from the tropics and the cold air from the poles creates various weather phenomena. It is one of three primary circulation cells, alongside the Hadley cell and the Polar cell. Understanding the Ferrel cell is essential for meteorology and predicting weather patterns.