Thickness pattern
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009626
The spatial distribution of thickness values across a geographical area, typically depicted on a weather map. This pattern indicates the average temperature distribution within a layer of the atmosphere. Areas of high thickness correspond to warmer air, while low thickness indicates colder air, influencing storm tracks and precipitation types.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009626 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | relative hypsography; relative topography |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Thickness pattern",
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"definition": "The spatial distribution of thickness values across a geographical area, typically depicted on a weather map. This pattern indicates the average temperature distribution within a layer of the atmosphere. Areas of high thickness correspond to warmer air, while low thickness indicates colder air, influencing storm tracks and precipitation types.",
"synonyms": [
"relative hypsography",
"relative topography"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thickness-pattern/"
}
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