Pan evaporation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007791
The process of measuring the rate at which water evaporates from a standardized open pan exposed to the atmosphere. This measurement provides an estimate of the evaporative demand of the atmosphere. It is influenced by factors such as air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007791 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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