Upwind effect
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009921
The influence exerted by conditions or features located in the direction from which the wind is blowing on a downstream location. This effect can involve the transport of heat, moisture, pollutants, or momentum by the wind. For example, a large body of water upwind can increase humidity and precipitation downwind.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009921 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "The influence exerted by conditions or features located in the direction from which the wind is blowing on a downstream location. This effect can involve the transport of heat, moisture, pollutants, or momentum by the wind. For example, a large body of water upwind can increase humidity and precipitation downwind.",
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