Continuity chart

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continuity chart

In meteorology, a chart, maintained for weather analysis and forecasting, upon which are entered the present and historical positions of significant features of the regular synoptic charts at regular intervals.

Significant features include pressure centers, fronts, instability lines, trough lines, and ridge lines.
Compare station continuity chart.


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