Surface integral

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009437",
  "term": "Surface integral",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical operation that calculates the total flux of a vector field across a specified surface in three-dimensional space. In atmospheric science, it is used to quantify the transport of properties like mass, momentum, heat, or moisture through a given area. For example, a surface integral can determine the total amount of water vapor flowing into a volume of air defined by a storm system.",
  "see_also": [
    "line integral"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/surface-integral/"
}