Particle velocity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007813",
  "term": "Particle velocity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The instantaneous velocity of an individual fluid parcel or suspended particle within a moving air mass. This differs from the bulk flow velocity, as particles can have their own trajectories influenced by gravity, drag, and turbulence. It is a key parameter in studying pollutant dispersion and cloud droplet dynamics.",
  "see_also": [
    "orbital velocity"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/particle-velocity/"
}