lag

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001496",
  "term": "lag",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "1) The measure of the time between the center of mass of precipitation to the center of\nmass of runoff (on the hydrograph); basin lag is a function of not only basin characteristics, but\nalso of storm intensity and movement. Some hydrologic texts define lag from the center of mass\nof rainfall to the hydrograph peak.\n2) The time it takes a flood wave to move downstream.",
  "see_also": [
    "time lag",
    "autocorrelation",
    "delay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lag/"
}