exposure

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Term: exposure
Definition:

the upstream surface roughness (such as natural topography, vegetation, and built structures) that dictate the formation of a boundary layer flow

Examples:

The exposure of this site is suburban.

Created 2016.05.09
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by Fred Haan
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