Weather type
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010184
A classification system that categorizes atmospheric conditions into distinct patterns based on synoptic features, such as pressure systems, air mass characteristics, and frontal activity. These classifications simplify the analysis of regional climate variability and its impacts. Common weather types include anticyclonic, cyclonic, and frontal classifications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010184 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | weather-map type |
Record as JSON
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