Hydrologic accounting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006329",
  "term": "Hydrologic accounting",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The systematic quantification of water inputs, outputs, and changes in storage within a defined hydrological system or watershed over a specific period. This process involves applying the principle of conservation of mass to water, often expressed as the hydrologic equation. It is used to assess water availability, manage water resources, and understand the water balance of a region.",
  "synonyms": [
    "basin accounting",
    "water budget"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "water budget"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydrologic-accounting/"
}