From which atmospheric measurement can stability be assessed?

The assessment of atmospheric stability is primarily based on the ambient lapse rate, which is the rate at which temperature decreases with an increase in altitude. Stability in the atmosphere is related to how the temperature changes vertically; if the temperature decreases significantly with altitude (a steep lapse rate), it can indicate unstable conditions where air parcels are likely to rise and generate turbulence or convection. Conversely, a gentle lapse rate or an inversion, where temperature increases with altitude, indicates stability and tends to suppress vertical motion. This temperature profile provides critical information about atmospheric conditions and influences weather patterns, making the ambient lapse rate a key measurement in determining stability.