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isotach

isotach

9.9
Line on a weather map that joins places with the same wind speed
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪsəˌtæk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isotaca
  • Pilots studied the isotach patterns to identify areas of potential turbulence.

Examples

  • Forecasters used the isotach lines to analyze jet stream dynamics and predict storms.

  • The weather map clearly showed an isotach passing through the central region, indicating steady wind speed.

  • The isotach indicates areas of consistent wind speed.

  • On the map, each isotach represents a different wind speed.

  • Forecasters used the isotach lines to analyze jet stream dynamics and predict storms.

  • The weather map clearly showed an isotach passing through the central region, indicating steady wind speed.

  • Pilots studied the isotach patterns to identify areas of potential turbulence.

Synonyms

isanemone
vsisotach
  • Specialized
9.9

A line on a map that connects places with the same wind speed

is the standard meteorological term rather than a rarer variant
isogram
vsisotach
  • Specialized
9.9

A line on a map that connects points with the same value, like temperature

is specific to wind speed equality rather than any variable
isoline
vsisotach
  • Specialized
8.0

A line on a map that joins places with the same height or temperature

is used for equal wind speeds rather than general measured values
isopleth
vsisotach
  • Specialized
9.9

A line on a map that connects places with the same value, like temperature

is confined to wind speed equality rather than other variables
isometric line
vsisotach
  • Specialized
7.2

A line on a map connecting points that have the same value, like temperature or pressure

is limited to wind speed equality rather than general quantity equality

Surface Forms

isotach singular
isotachs plural

Morphology

isotach = tach (semi-transparent) = iso + tach

Built from the productive prefix 'iso-' (equal) plus the technical combining form 'tach' (speed); the composition is meaningful but depends on specialist knowledge of 'tach'.

Etymology

The word isotach comes from Greek parts iso- meaning 'equal', as in isotope, and tachos meaning 'speed', as in tachometer. So an isotach is a line on a map that joins places with the same wind 'speed'.