Relaxation time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008516",
  "term": "Relaxation time",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The characteristic time scale over which a system returns to equilibrium after being perturbed. In atmospheric science, it describes how quickly a meteorological variable, such as temperature or wind speed, adjusts to a new forcing or disturbance. For example, the radiative relaxation time of the stratosphere can be several weeks.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/relaxation-time/"
}