Thursday, April 10, 2014

Isotachs Map

http://www.intellicast.com/National/Wind/WINDcast.aspx?location=USFL0479
An isotachs map is a form of isoline map that uses lines to connect points of equal wind speed.  These lines are called isotachs. Once again these maps are of great use to meteorologists, but could also be used by pilots and fishermen. The map above shows the wind speeds forecasts over Florida by using isotachs to connect points of equal wind speed.

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