Wave-front method

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010843",
  "term": "Wave-front method",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graphical or numerical technique for predicting the future position of a propagating linear feature, such as a cold front, gust front, or squall line. The method treats points along the current front as sources of new disturbances, with the front's position at a later time determined by the envelope of these propagating disturbances. This approach is a practical application of Huygens' principle to track the advection and development of atmospheric boundaries over short time scales.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wave-front-method/"
}