Time section

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009681",
  "term": "Time section",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graphical representation displaying the evolution of atmospheric variables over a specific location as a function of time and altitude. This type of diagram allows for the visualization of vertical atmospheric structure changes, such as the passage of fronts or the development of convection. It is commonly constructed from radiosonde ascents or radar observations at a single station.",
  "synonyms": [
    "time cross section"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "cross section",
    "profile",
    "time-height section"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/time-section/"
}