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This image is an example of a model sounding
available in AWIPS. Model soundings are available for any point
of interest to the forecaster. A sounding gives a vertical temperature
(right bold line on the main display) and moisture (left bold
line) profile. A vertical wind profile also is given. The data
allows one to assess stability, moist versus dry areas, the degree
of vertical wind shear, etc. Soundings also are very important
in assessing precipitation type during winter situations. The
small diagram in the right part of the image shows a vertical
profile of 24-hour temperature change. The diagram at lower left
shows a hodograph, i.e., an assessment of wind shear. Finally,
values of various sounding parameters are given in the bottom
part of the image. |
