Obstacle flow signature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007652",
  "term": "Obstacle flow signature",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A characteristic pattern observed in radar or satellite imagery that indicates the presence of air flowing around a topographic barrier, such as a mountain range. This signature often includes features like wake vortices, lee waves, or areas of enhanced or suppressed precipitation downwind of the obstacle. It provides evidence of how terrain influences atmospheric circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/obstacle-flow-signature/"
}