Pennant
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007838
A symbol used on weather maps to denote wind speed, typically representing 50 knots. It is combined with shorter barbs (10 knots) and half-barbs (5 knots) to provide a precise visual representation of wind velocity at a given location. A pennant is a triangular flag-like symbol attached to the wind barb.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007838 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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