Unidirectional vertical wind shear

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009883",
  "term": "Unidirectional vertical wind shear",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A condition where the wind direction remains constant with height, but its speed changes significantly through a vertical layer of the atmosphere. This type of shear can influence the development and organization of convective storms. It is often measured in units of meters per second per kilometer.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rectilinear wind shear"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/unidirectional-vertical-wind-shear/"
}