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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">A line in some given surface joining all points having the same direction of a particular  [[vector]] quantity.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">In meteorology, isogons are usually drawn for the [[velocity]] vector as an aid in constructing  [[streamlines]] for a [[wind field]]. <br/>''Compare'' [[isotach]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 10:46, 30 March 2024

A line in some given surface joining all points having the same direction of a particular vector quantity.

In meteorology, isogons are usually drawn for the velocity vector as an aid in constructing streamlines for a wind field.
Compare isotach.

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