Convective term

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004681",
  "term": "Convective term",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical expression in a fluid dynamics equation that represents the transport of a property, such as momentum or heat, by the bulk motion of the fluid. In atmospheric models, it describes how quantities are advected by the wind field. The convective term is a source of nonlinearity in the Navier-Stokes equations, which govern atmospheric motion.",
  "synonyms": [
    "advective term"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/convective-term/"
}