Liquid water path

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006994",
  "term": "Liquid water path",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The total mass of liquid water contained in a vertical column of the atmosphere, extending from the surface to the top of the cloud layer. It represents the integrated amount of liquid water droplets present within a cloud or cloud system. This quantity is measured in units of grams per square meter or kilograms per square meter and is a key parameter in understanding cloud radiative properties and precipitation formation.",
  "see_also": [
    "liquid water loading"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/liquid-water-path/"
}