Mountain torque

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007428",
  "term": "Mountain torque",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A force exerted on the atmosphere by mountain ranges, arising from pressure differences across the topography. This torque influences the angular momentum of the atmosphere, playing a role in global atmospheric circulation patterns. It is a key component in numerical weather prediction models, particularly for simulating large-scale flows.",
  "see_also": [
    "frictional torque"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mountain-torque/"
}