Sheltering coefficient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008839",
  "term": "Sheltering coefficient",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless factor that quantifies the degree to which an object, such as a soil particle or plant, is protected from the full force of the wind by surrounding elements. It represents the reduction in wind shear stress on a surface due to the presence of roughness elements. The coefficient's value ranges from 0 for a completely exposed surface to 1 for a fully sheltered one, and it is incorporated into models of wind erosion and evapotranspiration.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sheltering-coefficient/"
}