Grid, hierarchical

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012604",
  "term": "Grid, hierarchical",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Having nested levels and structure; the density of the EMAP grid is readily increased or reduced in a regular manner into hierarchical levels of density. Adjacent levels may differ in density by a variety of factors: 3, 4, 7, or many functions of these base factors. The grid of points at one level will be contained in the grid at a higher density.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/grid-hierarchical/"
}