Isopluvial
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006711
A line drawn on a map connecting points that receive the same amount of precipitation during a specific period. It is a type of isohyet, used in climatology and hydrology to visualize rainfall distribution and identify patterns of wetness or dryness across a geographic area. Isopluvial maps are constructed from data collected by rain gauges and weather radar networks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006711 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Isomer |
Record as JSON
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