Spherical symmetry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009136",
  "term": "Spherical symmetry",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A property of a system where its physical characteristics are uniform in all directions from a central point. In atmospheric science, this concept is sometimes used as an idealization for certain models, such as a spherically symmetric Earth for simplified radiative transfer calculations. Real atmospheric conditions rarely exhibit perfect spherical symmetry due to variations in topography and solar heating.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spherical-symmetry/"
}