Monday, May 23, 2011

Isobars Map

Source: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/unr/?n=05-06-99

An Isobar map is typical used in weather forecasting maps and projections. This type of map uses different shaped circular line boundaries to show the density of air masses and how they are interacting with the area. The above map shows a lower pressure system and the extent that its is spread out across the central part of the United States.

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