Local area coverage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007005",
  "term": "Local area coverage",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mode of satellite data acquisition or processing that provides high-resolution imagery and measurements for a specific, limited geographical region. This contrasts with global or full-disk coverage, which offers broader but lower-resolution data. Local area coverage is often used for detailed studies of particular weather systems or environmental phenomena, such as tracking hurricanes or monitoring localized pollution events.",
  "abbreviation": "LAC",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/local-area-coverage/"
}