Total derivative

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009711",
  "term": "Total derivative",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical operator that describes the rate of change of a property of a fluid parcel as it moves through space and time. It accounts for both local changes at a fixed point and advective changes due to the parcel's motion. This concept is central to understanding atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, such as the evolution of temperature or moisture in a moving air mass.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/total-derivative/"
}