Surface chart
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009429
A meteorological map that displays observed weather conditions and atmospheric pressure patterns at the Earth's surface at a specific time. These charts depict features such as high and low pressure centers, fronts, isotherms, and isobars, providing a synoptic overview of the weather. They are fundamental tools for weather analysis and forecasting, typically updated every three hours.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009429 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | surface map; sea level chart; sea level pressure chart |
Record as JSON
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