summation principle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002692",
  "term": "summation principle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "This principle states that the sky cover at any level is equal to the summation of the sky cover of the lowest layer plus the additional sky cover\nprovided at all successively higher layers up to and including the layer in question.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/summation-principle/"
}