Thermodynamic Chart
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002787
A chart containing contours of pressure, temperature, moisture, and potential temperature, all drawn relative to each other such that basic thermodynamic laws are satisfied. Such a chart typically is used to plot atmospheric soundings, and to estimate potential changes in temperature, moisture, etc. if air were displaced vertically from a given level. A thermodynamic chart thus is a useful tool in diagnosing atmospheric instability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002787 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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