Monday, August 4, 2008

Isobars

http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/Magic94scripts/mgrqispi94.dll?appname=WC&prgname=WC&Function=Maps&Map=Syn

Above is an example of Isobars showing the different levels of air pressure above Australia.

Isobars are illustrated by contour lines which display the different levels of air preassure in the atmosphere; these maps are used as part of the weather predicting process.

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