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Hodograph analysis

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010539

A graphical technique used to visualize and interpret vertical wind shear by plotting the tips of wind vectors at different altitudes from a common origin. This method allows meteorologists to assess the potential for severe weather, such as supercell thunderstorms, by identifying patterns like curved or straight hodographs. It is a standard tool in forecasting and atmospheric research.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010539
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010539",
  "term": "Hodograph analysis",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graphical technique used to visualize and interpret vertical wind shear by plotting the tips of wind vectors at different altitudes from a common origin. This method allows meteorologists to assess the potential for severe weather, such as supercell thunderstorms, by identifying patterns like curved or straight hodographs. It is a standard tool in forecasting and atmospheric research.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hodograph-analysis/"
}

Record 4,580 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.