Cloud motion vector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010436",
  "term": "Cloud motion vector",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measurement of wind speed and direction derived by tracking the movement of clouds or water vapor features between successive satellite images. These vectors are calculated automatically by cross-correlating patterns in images taken at short intervals, typically 5 to 15 minutes apart. Cloud motion vectors provide wind data over large oceanic and remote areas where conventional observations from radiosondes or surface stations are sparse.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-motion-vector/"
}