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ISOPLETHS DEFINED

METEOROLOGIST JEFF HABY

Here are the primary isopleths and their definition.

Isobar- contour of equal pressure

Isohypse- contour of equal geopotential height (a.k.a. height contours)

Isotherm- contour of equal temperature

Isotach- contour of equal wind speed

Isodrosotherm- contour of equal dewpoint

Isohyet- contour of equal rainfall

Isentrope- contour of equal potential temperature (Theta)

Isallobar- contour of equal surface barometric pressure change

Isoster- contour of a constant density