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Orographic isobar

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007737

A line of constant atmospheric pressure that is influenced by the presence of elevated terrain. Unlike isobars on a constant-height surface, orographic isobars conform to the topography, reflecting how pressure varies along mountain slopes. These lines are used in specialized meteorological analyses for mountainous regions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007737
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007737",
  "term": "Orographic isobar",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A line of constant atmospheric pressure that is influenced by the presence of elevated terrain. Unlike isobars on a constant-height surface, orographic isobars conform to the topography, reflecting how pressure varies along mountain slopes. These lines are used in specialized meteorological analyses for mountainous regions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/orographic-isobar/"
}

Record 6,803 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.