accumulated temperature

views updated Jun 27 2018

accumulated temperature A surplus or deficit of temperature with respect to a defined mean value and expressed as an accumulation over a given period (e.g. a month, season, or year). For example, a datum value of 6°C is used as a critical temperature for sustained vegetation growth, against which accumulated surpluses or deficits may be measured.

accumulated temperature

views updated May 08 2018

accumulated temperature Surplus or deficit of temperature with respect to a defined mean value and expressed as an accumulation over a given period, e.g. a month, season, or year. For example, a datum value of 6°C is used as a critical temperature for sustained vegetation growth, against which accumulated surpluses or deficits may be measured.

accumulated temperature

views updated May 11 2018

accumulated temperature A surplus or deficit of temperature with respect to a defined mean value and expressed as an accumulation over a given period, e.g. month, season, or year. For example, a datum value of 6°C is used as a critical temperature for sustained vegetation growth.