Baric topography
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003803
The representation of atmospheric pressure fields on constant pressure surfaces, typically depicted by contours of geopotential height. This method provides a three-dimensional view of atmospheric pressure systems and flow patterns, which is particularly useful for analyzing upper-air dynamics. For example, 500-millibar charts show the height of the 500 mb surface above sea level.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003803 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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