Environment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005394",
  "term": "Environment",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The aggregate of all external conditions and influences affecting the development and behavior of a particular atmospheric phenomenon or system. This includes the surrounding air temperature, humidity, wind shear, and pressure, which dictate how a weather system will evolve. For instance, the environmental lapse rate determines the stability of the atmosphere for convection.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/environment/"
}