Extended source

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005511",
  "term": "Extended source",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A source of radiation or pollution that occupies a measurable area rather than being a single point. In atmospheric studies, this could refer to a large industrial complex emitting pollutants or a broad cloud layer radiating infrared energy. The spatial distribution of an extended source influences how its effects are modeled and observed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/extended-source/"
}