Map plotting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007103",
  "term": "Map plotting",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process of transcribing observed meteorological data onto a weather map using standardized symbols and numerical codes. This involves placing observations of temperature, pressure, wind, cloud cover, and precipitation at their respective geographical locations. Historically, this was done manually by meteorologists, but it is now largely automated by computer systems for real-time analysis.",
  "synonyms": [
    "map spotting"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/map-plotting/"
}