Bulk average

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004070",
  "term": "Bulk average",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An average value of a physical property, such as temperature or velocity, calculated over a defined volume or area of the atmosphere. This contrasts with a point measurement, as it represents the mean state of the fluid within that region. Bulk averages are used in atmospheric models to characterize properties within a grid cell and in formulas for calculating fluxes of heat, moisture, and momentum.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/bulk-average/"
}