Source terms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010774",
  "term": "Source terms",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Mathematical expressions within atmospheric models that represent the generation or removal of atmospheric constituents, such as pollutants or greenhouse gases. These terms account for processes like emissions from industrial activities, biogenic releases from vegetation, or chemical reactions that produce or destroy a substance. They are integrated into prognostic equations to simulate changes in atmospheric composition over time.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/source-terms/"
}