Throughfall
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009644
The portion of precipitation that reaches the ground directly through gaps in the canopy or by dripping from leaves and branches. This process is influenced by canopy structure, leaf area index, and rainfall intensity. It is measured using rain gauges placed beneath the vegetation canopy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009644 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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