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geostrophic wind scale [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
DEF

Graphical device for determining the geostrophic wind speed from the spacing of the isobars or contours on an atmospheric pressure or contour chart.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
DEF

Dispositif graphique pour déterminer la vitesse du vent géostrophique d'après l'écartement des isobares ou des isohypses sur une carte de pressions atmosphériques ou des isohypses.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
DEF

Gráfica para determinar la velocidad del viento geostrófico a partir de la distancia entre isobaras o isohipsas en un mapa de presión atmosférico.

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