Cartesian tensor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004185",
  "term": "Cartesian tensor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical object that describes physical quantities whose components transform in a specific way under rotations of the Cartesian coordinate system. In atmospheric science, tensors are used to represent quantities like stress, strain, and anisotropic diffusion, which have direction-dependent properties. For example, the stress tensor describes forces acting on fluid elements in the atmosphere.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cartesian-tensor/"
}