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Geophysical day

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005926

A unit of time used in geophysical calculations, typically defined as 86,400 seconds, which is the standard length of a mean solar day. This unit is employed when analyzing long-term geophysical processes or when comparing data collected over extended periods. It provides a consistent temporal reference for phenomena such as Earth's rotation, tidal cycles, and atmospheric oscillations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005926
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoAerological days
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005926",
  "term": "Geophysical day",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A unit of time used in geophysical calculations, typically defined as 86,400 seconds, which is the standard length of a mean solar day. This unit is employed when analyzing long-term geophysical processes or when comparing data collected over extended periods. It provides a consistent temporal reference for phenomena such as Earth's rotation, tidal cycles, and atmospheric oscillations.",
  "see_also": [
    "aerological days"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/geophysical-day/"
}

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