Unit storm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009888",
  "term": "Unit storm",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hypothetical rainfall event of a specified duration and uniform intensity, used as input for a unit hydrograph to determine the resulting runoff. This idealized storm allows hydrologists to model the watershed's response to a standardized precipitation event. The duration of a unit storm is typically chosen based on the watershed's characteristics.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/unit-storm/"
}