Skin friction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008916",
  "term": "Skin friction",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The resistive force generated by the viscous shearing stresses within a fluid boundary layer adjacent to a solid surface. In meteorology, it represents the drag experienced by the atmosphere as it flows over the Earth's surface due to the viscosity of the air. This force is a primary mechanism for the transfer of momentum from the atmosphere to the underlying surface.",
  "synonyms": [
    "viscous drag"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "drag"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/skin-friction/"
}