Height-change line
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006211
An isoline on a height-change chart connecting points of equal change in geopotential height over a specified period. These lines delineate regions where atmospheric pressure surfaces are rising or falling, providing insight into the evolution of weather patterns. Positive values indicate rising heights, while negative values show falling heights.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006211 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | contour-change line; isallohypse |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-006211",
"term": "Height-change line",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "An isoline on a height-change chart connecting points of equal change in geopotential height over a specified period. These lines delineate regions where atmospheric pressure surfaces are rising or falling, providing insight into the evolution of weather patterns. Positive values indicate rising heights, while negative values show falling heights.",
"synonyms": [
"contour-change line",
"isallohypse"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/height-change-line/"
}
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