Sunday, April 6, 2014

Isotach

http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/research/mcs_web_test_test_files/Page1947.htm

An Isotach map is a type of contour map that uses lines to illustrate wind speed in a given area. The Isotach map above from October 2006 shows strong winds heading east across Texas and into Arkansas and Louisiana. The Isotach lines are bending with wind speed and direction.

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