Precipitation which occurred prior to a particular time over a specific area or Drainage Basin. Usually applied as a measure of moisture in the top layer of the soil which would affect runoff from additional rainfall. Also see Antecedent Precipitation Index (API).
ANTECEDENT PRECIPITATION
Meaning of ANTECEDENT PRECIPITATION in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012