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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Isotachs




Isotachs are types of contour lines that show equal wind speeds, most commonly used to display wind speeds in the upper levels of the atmosphere. This specific image is of the polar jet winds above the foothills of North Carolina. Polar jet winds are a contributing factor to winter storms and snow fall, that needs to be examined and watched.

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