Driving-rain index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005144",
  "term": "Driving-rain index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A quantitative measure used to assess the severity of wind-driven rain impacting vertical surfaces, particularly relevant for building design and moisture penetration. It combines wind speed and rainfall intensity to estimate the amount of rain likely to strike a wall. The index is often expressed in liter-square meters per second or similar units.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/driving-rain-index/"
}