Average velocity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003744
The total displacement of a fluid parcel or air mass divided by the time taken for that displacement. This vector quantity describes the overall speed and direction of movement over an interval. In meteorology, it is used to characterize the bulk motion of winds or ocean currents.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003744 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The total displacement of a fluid parcel or air mass divided by the time taken for that displacement. This vector quantity describes the overall speed and direction of movement over an interval. In meteorology, it is used to characterize the bulk motion of winds or ocean currents.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/average-velocity/"
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