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Maximum-wind topography

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007149

A representation of the spatial distribution of the maximum wind level, often depicted as contours of constant height or pressure. This topographical map illustrates the undulating nature of the jet stream and other strong wind currents. It provides a three-dimensional view of the atmospheric flow, aiding in the understanding of large-scale weather systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007149
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsmax-wind topography
See alsoMaximum-wind level
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007149",
  "term": "Maximum-wind topography",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A representation of the spatial distribution of the maximum wind level, often depicted as contours of constant height or pressure. This topographical map illustrates the undulating nature of the jet stream and other strong wind currents. It provides a three-dimensional view of the atmospheric flow, aiding in the understanding of large-scale weather systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "max-wind topography"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "maximum-wind level"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/maximum-wind-topography/"
}

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