Transport
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009772
The movement of a substance or property through the atmosphere or other fluid medium. This can involve the advection of air masses, moisture, or pollutants by winds, or the vertical movement of heat and momentum. Atmospheric transport mechanisms influence global climate patterns and the distribution of atmospheric constituents.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009772 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Transport processes |
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