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Urban canopy layer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009924

The lowest part of the urban atmosphere, extending from the ground to roughly the average height of buildings and trees. Within this layer, air flow and temperature are strongly influenced by the geometry of buildings, street canyons, and artificial heat sources. This layer is distinct from the urban boundary layer, which extends higher into the atmosphere.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009924
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoUrban boundary layer
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009924",
  "term": "Urban canopy layer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The lowest part of the urban atmosphere, extending from the ground to roughly the average height of buildings and trees. Within this layer, air flow and temperature are strongly influenced by the geometry of buildings, street canyons, and artificial heat sources. This layer is distinct from the urban boundary layer, which extends higher into the atmosphere.",
  "see_also": [
    "urban boundary layer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/urban-canopy-layer/"
}

Record 10,153 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.