Growing degree-hour

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006116",
  "term": "Growing degree-hour",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A unit of heat accumulation similar to a growing degree-day, but calculated on an hourly basis. It provides a more precise measure of thermal time for biological processes, especially when temperatures fluctuate significantly within a day. This method is often used for detailed phenological modeling.",
  "abbreviation": "GDH",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/growing-degree-hour/"
}