Nephanalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007499",
  "term": "Nephanalysis",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process of creating a graphical depiction of cloud distribution and characteristics as observed from satellite imagery. A nephanalysis chart synthesizes data on cloud types, amounts, heights of cloud tops, and structural patterns like cloud streets or vortices. These charts are produced by meteorologists to provide a synoptic overview of cloud systems for weather forecasting and flight planning.",
  "see_also": [
    "isoneph",
    "nephcurve"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nephanalysis/"
}