Jet stream axis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006739",
  "term": "Jet stream axis",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The line of maximum wind speed found within a jet stream, representing the core of the strongest air currents. This axis delineates the boundary between colder and warmer air masses in the upper troposphere. Its location is a primary factor in determining the trajectory of mid-latitude weather systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "jet axis"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/jet-stream-axis/"
}