Wind stress curl

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010267",
  "term": "Wind stress curl",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the spatial variation in wind stress across a surface, particularly the ocean. A non-zero curl indicates a rotational component in the wind stress field, which is a primary mechanism for driving large-scale ocean circulation patterns, such as gyres. It is a key factor in upwelling and downwelling processes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-stress-curl/"
}