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Thermodynamic diagram

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  • A chart presenting isopleths of pressure, temperature, water vapor content, as well as dry and saturated adiabats. Various forms exist, the most commonly used in the United States being the Skew-T/Log-P.

References

  • Glider Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2024