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|Meaning=(''Also called'' contour, isohypse, isoheight.) A line of constant [[elevation]] above a certain reference level (usually [[mean sea level]]) on a previously defined surface, which may be the earth's surface, a [[constant-pressure surface]], an [[isentropic surface]], etc. | |||
|Explanation=A contour line of a given value is the intersection of the surface in question with the [[constant-height surface|constant- height surface]] of the same elevation as the value of the contour line. In meteorology, a contour line frequently refers to a line of constant height on a [[constant-pressure chart]]. <br/>''Compare'' [[isobar]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 26 March 2024
(Also called contour, isohypse, isoheight.) A line of constant elevation above a certain reference level (usually mean sea level) on a previously defined surface, which may be the earth's surface, a constant-pressure surface, an isentropic surface, etc.
A contour line of a given value is the intersection of the surface in question with the constant- height surface of the same elevation as the value of the contour line. In meteorology, a contour line frequently refers to a line of constant height on a constant-pressure chart.
Compare isobar.
