Sunday, August 9, 2009

Isobars

Isobars refers to contour lines on a map that are continuous and represent constant pressures in the atmosphere. This map shows a low pressure cell over the northeast US.

http://www.newmediastudio.org/DataDiscovery/Hurr_ED_Center/Hurr_Structure_Energetics/Closed_Isobars/Closed_Isobars_fig02.jpg

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