air shed
An "air shed" is a geographical area that shares similar air quality and atmospheric conditions, influenced by factors like topography and pollution sources.
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Definition
C1Environmental Science
(technical, academic)A geographic region characterized by similar air quality and atmospheric conditions due to shared pollution sources and environmental factors.
Example
- Efforts to reduce pollution in the air shed have significantly improved the region's air quality.
- The city's air shed is heavily influenced by industrial emissions and traffic.
C1Meteorology
(technical, academic)A three-dimensional area of the atmosphere defined by air movement patterns and topographic features.
Example
- Meteorologists study the air shed to predict weather patterns and pollution dispersion.
- Mountains can create distinct air sheds by trapping air masses within valleys.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "air shed":
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