noun
- a line on a map or chart connecting points of equal wind speed
Usage: meteorology; technical
Examples
- Meteorologists use isotachs to identify regions of strong wind on weather maps.
- The isotach pattern revealed a jet stream moving across the continent.
- Wind speed analysis often relies on isotach charts to visualize atmospheric circulation.
- The isotach lines on the upper-level forecast showed wind speeds exceeding 100 knots.