weather maps
Atmospheric condition diagrams
Weather maps are visual representations of atmospheric conditions over a geographic area, showing patterns of temperature, pressure, precipitation, and fronts.
Meteorologists use them to track storms and forecast conditions.
The familiar TV weather map with its swooping cold fronts and sun icons has made basic meteorological symbols widely recognized: Let's look at the weather map for the weekend.
Equal-pressure contour lines
- isothermsEqual-temperature map lines
- frontsDeceptive outward appearances
- cyclonesRotating storm systems
- anticyclonesHigh-pressure weather systems
pressure systems · satellite imagery · radar · precipitation · humidity · jet stream · high pressure · low pressure
Something that extends outward
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- keyLock-opening device
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
contour · isobar · isotherm · symbol · chart · plotting · relief · GIS
Forecast of coming events
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- simulationImitation of real processes
supercomputer · algorithm · probability · ensemble · cone of uncertainty · track · trajectory · timeline
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse effectAtmospheric heat retention mechanism
- climate changePlanetary atmospheric transformation
- polar vortexPersistent circulating cold air mass
- albedoSurface reflection coefficient
permafrost · desertification · trade winds · climate zones · tropical · temperate · arid · continental
Flying or operating aircraft
- marineRelating to the sea
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- flight planningPre-departure navigation work
route · voyage · nautical chart · aeronautical · visibility · turbulence · icing · shipping lanes
isobars
Equal-pressure contour lines
- isothermsEqual-temperature map lines
- frontsDeceptive outward appearances
- cyclonesRotating storm systems
anticyclones · pressure systems · satellite imagery · radar · precipitation · humidity · jet stream · high pressure · low pressure · cold front
projection
Something that extends outward
grid · contour · isobar · isotherm · symbol · chart · plotting · relief · GIS · topographic
prediction
Forecast of coming events
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
simulation · supercomputer · algorithm · probability · ensemble · cone of uncertainty · track · trajectory · timeline · hourly
global warming
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse effectAtmospheric heat retention mechanism
- climate changePlanetary atmospheric transformation
- polar vortexPersistent circulating cold air mass
albedo · permafrost · desertification · trade winds · climate zones · tropical · temperate · arid · continental
aviation
Flying or operating aircraft
flight planning · route · voyage · nautical chart · aeronautical · visibility · turbulence · icing · shipping lanes · wind rose
- Geographic Mapstopographic maps, political maps, physical maps, regional maps, elevation maps
- Mappingmap, digital maps, compass rose, GPS, latitude
- mapsroad map, world map, atlases, street map, regional map
- weather datatemperature, humidity, rainfall, snowfall, wind speed
- weather informationforecasts, storm warnings, flood warnings, heat advisories, frost warnings
- weather booksalmanacs, climate change books
weather mapssatellite photos
Pictures taken from orbit
satellite imagery · radar images · aerial photographs · topographic maps · geological surveys
weather, mapped, mapping, unmapped, remapped, mappings, mapper, mappable, remap