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HEIGHT-CHANGE LINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

Line joining points of equal change in height of an isobaric surface over a specific time interval.

Key term(s)
  • height change line
  • contour change line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Ligne joignant les points d'égale variation de hauteur d'une surface isobare pendant un intervalle de temps déterminé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
DEF

Línea que une puntos de igual cambio de altura de una superficie isobárica durante un intervalo de tiempo dado.

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