Poisson distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008008",
  "term": "Poisson distribution",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A discrete probability distribution that models the number of events occurring within a fixed interval of time or space, given a known average rate and independence of events. It is often applied to rare events in a large population. For example, it can describe the number of lightning strikes in a region over a specific period.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/poisson-distribution/"
}