Fluctuation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005649
A short-term, irregular variation or oscillation in a meteorological parameter, such as temperature, pressure, wind speed, or humidity, around its mean value. These deviations can occur over seconds, minutes, or hours due to turbulent processes or small-scale atmospheric phenomena. Atmospheric turbulence is a primary cause of rapid fluctuations in wind velocity.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005649 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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